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

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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

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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?

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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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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

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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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LA Declares Silicosis Awareness Month

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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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Artificial Quartz Silicosis: A Serious Occupational Threat

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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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Types of Silicosis: Chronic, Accelerated, and Acute

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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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Silicosis from Artificial Stone Dust: Know the Risks & Legal Rights

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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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February 5, 2024
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Cosentino’s 1999 Silestone® Material Safety Data Sheet: Alleged Deficiencies and Misleading Information

Missing Hazard Disclosure: The 1999 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Cosentino’s Silestone® product raises concerns about a potential lack of transparency regarding its hazardous components. Notably, Section 2, dedicated to hazardous ingredients, […]
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February 4, 2024
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Understanding Cosentino Group and C&C North America: A Story of Growth and Controversy

Cosentino Group: A Global Player in Artificial Stone Cosentino Group, a family-owned Spanish company founded in 1979, is a titan in the world of engineered stone. Their brands like Silestone® and Dekton® adorn […]
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February 3, 2024
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Cambria and the Stone Coalition: Misinformation and Manipulation in the Face of a Deadly Crisis

Artificial Stone Manufacturer: Cambria Company LLC: 2023 Stone Coalition The Stone Coalition’s recent advertisement and website raise serious concerns about their transparency and commitment to worker safety. Here’s a breakdown of the issues: […]
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February 1, 2024
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Cambria’s Wash Your Hands Approach to Silicosis: A CEO’s Abdication of Responsibility

Artificial Stone Manufacturer: Cambria Company LLC: 2019 In December 2019, Nell Greenfield-Boyce of National Public Radio visited Cambria’s artificial stone factory in Minnesota. What she found was a staggering operation processing millions of […]
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January 30, 2024
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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 […]
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January 29, 2024
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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 […]
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January 26, 2024
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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, […]
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