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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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Silicosis and Renal Failure in Kitchen Fabricators: A Deeper Look into Occupational Health Risks

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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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Understanding the Link Between Artificial Stone-Associated Silicosis and Cryptococcus Infection

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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 […]

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Understanding the Differences Between Artificial Stone-Induced Silicosis and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

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In the realm of respiratory diseases, understanding the nuances between different conditions is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective management. A significant contribution to this field comes from the study led by Elizabeth […]

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Exploring the Emissions and Silica Content in Stone Grinding Dust

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In the evolving world of occupational health, the study of airborne particles and their effects continues to be critical, especially in industries involving stone grinding. A notable contribution to this field is the […]

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February 1, 2024

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 […]
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 […]