Many artificial stone workers with undocumented status unfortunately use a fake social security number because they do not know that they can obtain a real federal ITIN number to provide to an employer […]

A common theme from the artificial stone slab manufacturers is that if the fabrication shops would just use wet equipment there would be no silica safety hazard for fabrication workers.  However, yet another […]

When an artificial stone slab arrives from the manufacturer or supplier it has to be fabricated to needed size and dimensions in a fabrication shop prior to installation in a customer’s home.  The […]

Cosentino, a leading manufacturer of quartz countertops, has faced legal and public scrutiny in recent years regarding silicosis, a deadly lung disease linked to silica dust exposure. Here’s a timeline of key events: […]

Introduction In recent years, there has been a surge in silicosis cases among workers in Spain who fabricate and install quartz countertops. This deadly disease is caused by inhaling silica dust, a common […]

In 2016 and 2017 there were two legal cases involving Cosentino, a manufacturer of artificial stone countertops, and allegations of worker lung disease linked to silica exposure. Ublester Rodriguez Case: Rodriguez, a countertop […]

In July 2015, journalist Younes Nachett published articles in Spanish newspapers outlining cases of silicosis among workers exposed to Cosentino’s Silestone, a quartz-based countertop material. Cosentino issued a response through their Director of […]

This document highlights potential inaccuracies and shortcomings in the 2013 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Cosentino’s Dekton®, focusing on respiratory silica dust hazards and associated health risks. Here’s a breakdown of the […]

A shadow of lung disease hangs over Spanish workers exposed to Cosentino’s Silestone, a popular artificial stone used in countertops. Early reports, as early as 2010, raised concerns: Asturias Study: Researchers identified three […]