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What a Recent $47+ Million California Verdict Reveals About the Growing Artificial Stone Silicosis Crisis

Engineered Stone

For years, countertop fabrication workers have reported devastating illnesses after working with crystalline silica artificial stone products. Now, one of the largest verdicts yet in an artificial stone disease case has added momentum […]

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Stem Cell Research and Its Emerging Role in Silicosis Care

Engineered Stone

Silicosis is a severe and progressive occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of respirable crystalline silica. One of the most dangerous modern sources of this exposure is artificial stone, also referred to as engineered stone […]

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A New Breath Test May Help Identify Silicosis Risk Earlier

Engineered Stone

Silicosis remains one of the most serious occupational lung diseases linked to exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Although the disease is preventable, it is often identified only after permanent lung damage has already […]

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Spain’s Surge in Artificial Stone Silicosis: What the Data Reveals and Why It Matters Globally

Engineered Stone

In recent years, Spain has become one of the clearest examples of how quickly artificial stone silicosis can escalate when high‑silica materials enter the market without adequate protections. Nearly two decades of documented […]

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AI Innovations in Early Detection of Artificial Stone Silicosis

Engineered Stone

How advancing technology is reshaping screening, diagnosis, and worker protection Crystalline silica artificial stone fabrication exposes workers to extremely high concentrations of respirable crystalline silica — a hazardous dust that can trigger fast‑moving […]

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Silicosis and Quartz: A Turning Point or Just a Stopgap?

Engineered Stone

The case of a 41-year-old kitchen fabricator experiencing severe health issues due to prolonged exposure to silica dust brings to light the often overlooked occupational hazards in the kitchen countertop manufacturing industry. This […]

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Federal Judge Stops Immigration Arrests Based on Racial and Occupational Profiling in California

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The case of a 41-year-old kitchen fabricator experiencing severe health issues due to prolonged exposure to silica dust brings to light the often overlooked occupational hazards in the kitchen countertop manufacturing industry. This […]

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Public Health at Risk: How Artificial Stone Slab Makers Are Linked to a Growing Lung Disease Crisis

Engineered Stone

The case of a 41-year-old kitchen fabricator experiencing severe health issues due to prolonged exposure to silica dust brings to light the often overlooked occupational hazards in the kitchen countertop manufacturing industry. This […]

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LA Declares Silicosis Awareness Month

Engineered Stone

The case of a 41-year-old kitchen fabricator experiencing severe health issues due to prolonged exposure to silica dust brings to light the often overlooked occupational hazards in the kitchen countertop manufacturing industry. This […]

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January 30, 2024

Caesarstone’s October 2023 Ads: A Desperate Bid to Avoid Accountability

Artificial Stone Manufacturer: Caesarstone Ltd. and Caesarstone USA, Inc. – October 2023 – Australia: Caesarstone, facing potential bans on its artificial stone products in Australia due to their link to silicosis, launched a deceptive […]
January 29, 2024

Caesarstone’s “Opening Statement”: A Damning Record of Evasion and Denial

Artificial Stone Manufacturer: Caesarstone Ltd. and Caesarstone USA, Inc. –  2023 – Australia: In early 2023, Caesarstone faced a barrage of tough questions from Australian regulators regarding its engineered stone products and their […]
January 26, 2024

Caesarstone’s “Silicosis Statement”: A Disingenuous Attempt at Crisis Management

Artificial Stone Manufacturer: Caesarstone Ltd. and Caesarstone USA, Inc. –  2023: On February 20, 2023, Caesarstone released a statement on “silicosis,” a devastating lung disease linked to its engineered stone products. This document, […]
January 26, 2024

Caesarstone’s January 2020 Safety Data Sheet: Key Issues and Concerns

Artificial Stone Manufacturer: Caesarstone Ltd. and Caesarstone USA, Inc. –  2020: Misleading Information and Downplaying Risks Hazard Identification: Incorrectly labels the product as “inert” and “stable,” omitting mention of silicosis, a primary health […]
January 25, 2024

Caesarstone’s Knowledge of the Silicosis Epidemic From 2015 to 2020

Artificial Stone Manufacturer: Caesarstone Ltd. and Caesarstone USA, Inc. : 2015 – 2020: Spruce Point Capital Management Raises Concerns In 2015, Spruce Point Capital Management issued a scathing report on Caesarstone, recommending a […]
January 24, 2024

Caesarstone’s Knowledge of the Silicosis Epidemic From 1987 to 2015

Artificial Stone Manufacturer: Caesarstone Ltd. and Caesarstone USA, Inc. : 1987 – 2015: Caesarstone Ltd. is a publicly traded Israeli company that produces artificial stone slabs for kitchen and bathroom countertops. It was […]
January 23, 2024

California Cracks Down on Silica Dust with Emergency Standard: Protecting Workers from Artificial Stone Hazards

A Public Health Emergency Prompts Action: California’s artificial stone industry faces a silica dust epidemic, putting workers at grave risk of developing incurable silicosis. 52 confirmed cases as of July 2023, with many […]