January 10, 2024
Hidden behind every gleaming engineered stone countertop lies a story. But for many of the workers who bring these surfaces to life, their stories are shrouded in fear and silence. These are the […]
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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 […]
Federal Judge Stops Immigration Arrests Based on Racial and Occupational Profiling in California
Legal News
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 […]
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 […]
Artificial Quartz Silicosis: A Serious Occupational Threat
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 […]
Types of Silicosis: Chronic, Accelerated, and Acute
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 […]
Silicosis from Artificial Stone Dust: Know the Risks & Legal Rights
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 […]
Silicosis and Renal Failure in Kitchen Fabricators: A Deeper Look into Occupational Health Risks
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 […]
Understanding the Link Between Artificial Stone-Associated Silicosis and Cryptococcus Infection
Engineered Stone
In recent years, there has been a concerning rise in cases of artificial stone-associated silicosis, a severe respiratory condition that can progress rapidly and lead to fatal outcomes. This uptick is largely due […]
January 9, 2024
If you or someone you know has been exposed to engineered stone and developed problems like silicosis or lung cancer, don’t wait to take action. There’s a deadline, called the statute of limitations, […]
January 8, 2024
Fabrication Workers: Economic: Lost income, future wages, pensions, medical expenses (including potential lung transplants). Non-Economic: Pain, mental suffering, lost enjoyment of life. Spouses get “loss of consortium” damages. Punitive: Punishment for intentional disregard […]
January 5, 2024
Despite a long-known threat of silicosis from silica dust, engineered stone manufacturers and suppliers have ignored evidence for decades, putting profits before worker health. The Timeline: 1997: First engineered stone silicosis case identified […]
January 4, 2024
It can be daunting to try to keep up with the latest important news, medical and regulatory hearings and presentations, and medical journal articles related to the epidemic of silicosis among engineered stone […]
January 3, 2024
Unfortunately, most cases of silicosis caused by artificial stone are initially misdiagnosed, which causes unnecessary delays in treatment. It can be difficult to find a treating doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and […]
January 2, 2024
Silicosis, a lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust, can be challenging to diagnose, especially when linked to engineered stone exposure. Many doctors are not specialists in silicosis and may initially misinterpret symptoms […]
January 1, 2024
There is a growing epidemic of lung diseases like silicosis silently afflicting the workers who fabricate engineered stone for kitchen and bathroom countertops. Many of these workers are non-English speaking immigrants with undocumented […]
December 29, 2023
Artificial stone fabrication workers are seeing deceptive advertisements online and on television urging them to write or call in for a free silica exposure claim offering them financial compensation in as little as […]