Three dead in accident at Indian factory making iPhone parts
Three employees of Tata Electronics, an Apple supplier, died Monday after inhaling gas while performing maintenance at a wastewater treatment plant in Tamil Nadu, India. Both the company and local authorities have launched a formal investigation into the fatal accident.
Three workers died on Monday while performing maintenance at a wastewater treatment facility operated by Tata Electronics in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Preliminary reports indicate the employees inhaled toxic gas while inspecting the plant, which produces components for Apple's iPhone series. Local authorities and both corporations have launched investigations into the fatal incident to determine the precise circumstances of the accident.
This tragedy occurs as Apple continues to shift significant portions of its manufacturing operations from China to India, which now accounts for one-quarter of its global iPhone production. Tata Electronics remains a vital partner for the tech giant, responsible for approximately 40 percent of its manufacturing in the region. The industrial hub of Tamil Nadu also hosts major facilities for other international manufacturers, including Foxconn and BMW. This incident adds to recent challenges for the company, which has previously faced scrutiny over environmental pollution and ransomware attacks.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
