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Silicosis Crisis in Stone Countertop Industry | Birmingham News
Six hundred cases of deadly silicosis have been linked to engineered stone countertops in California, with 31 deaths and 65 lung transplants since 2019. Workers inhale silica dust while cutting quartz-based materials, often without adequate protection. Victims are strikingly young—median age at diagnosis: 46—with most being Latino men. Despite new rules and awareness, exposures continue due to weak enforcement and inconsistent screening. This crisis demands urgent action to protect workers’ lives and health. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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