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Early Knowledge: Centuries/Millennia: Evidence of occupational silicosis exists in ancient Egypt and Greece, impacting stonecutters, builders, and masons. 1556: Agricola identifies a lung disease affecting stonecutters and miners in his treatise on mining. […]

Stone Types: Natural stone: Basalt, dolomite, granite, limestone, marble, onyx, porcelain, quartzite, sandstone, serpentine, travertine. Artificial stone: Agglomerate, agglomerated stone, conglomerate, engineered stone, manufactured stone, quartz, reconstituted stone, synthetic stone. Silica Content: All […]

The sleek and modern appeal of artificial stone countertops has become a mainstay in home design. However, workers engaged in the fabrication and installation are suffering through an epidemic of silicosis. The risks […]

In the tapestry of healthcare access, some threads remain tragically thin, woven with fear and uncertainty. This is the story of undocumented immigrants, individuals who live and work within our communities, yet often […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]