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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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June 13, 2024

Seeking Justice: Deadline for Filing a Lawsuit due to Silica Dust Exposure

Understanding the statute of limitations is crucial for workers in the artificial stone industry who have developed silicosis, lung cancer, or other health issues due to silica dust exposure. The statute of limitations […]
June 11, 2024

Protective Measures Against the Silicosis Epidemic

In recent years, the silicosis epidemic among artificial stone fabrication workers has prompted significant action from medical professionals and governmental authorities worldwide. These efforts aim to raise public awareness, implement protective regulations, and […]
June 4, 2024

Opening Access to Health Care: New Medi-Cal Eligibility for Californians

California’s recent expansion of Medi-Cal eligibility is a watershed moment in the state’s healthcare history, signaling a move towards a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system. This pivotal change, effective January 1, 2024, […]