World · South & Central Asia · 2 hrs ago
Three workers die during water tank maintenance at Tata factory in India
Three contract workers died during water tank maintenance at Tata Electronics’ factory in Hosur, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
The facility makes components for Apple iPhones.
The deaths happened during maintenance work, and one account said the workers died from asphyxiation.
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister Virudhai Magal Keerthana said the deaths would be thoroughly investigated.
She also said the district administration had been asked to support the affected families.
The minister said appropriate action would follow the findings.
She called for measures to prevent similar tragedies.
Three workers died during water tank maintenance at Tata Electronics' facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu.
Business Standard reported that they died of asphyxiation and were contract workers.
The facility makes components for Apple iPhones.
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister Virudhai Magal Keerthana said the incident would be investigated and appropriate action taken.
The reports differ on when the incident happened: Business Standard cited a report saying Monday, while Times of India said Tuesday.
- Who
- Three workers; Business Standard identified them as contract workers.
- What
- They died during maintenance work on a water tank. Business Standard reported asphyxiation as the cause.
- When
- The reports differ: Business Standard cited a report saying Monday, while Times of India said Tuesday.
- Where
- Tata Electronics' facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- The deaths occurred during water tank maintenance; the precise cause is not stated by both sources.
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- Deaths
- 3 workers
- Facility
- Tata Electronics, Hosur, Tamil Nadu
- Work underway
- Water tank maintenance
- Reported cause
- Asphyxiation, according to Business Standard
- Facility output
- Components for Apple iPhones
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What people are saying
The safety and dignity of every worker must remain paramount. This tragic incident will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate action will be taken based on the findings,
Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of three precious lives in the incident at Tata Electronics' facility in Hosur...I have spoken to the district administration and directed them to extend all necessary support to the affected families and ensure that the situation is addressed with utmost urgency,