silicosis

Silicosis Epidemic: Countertop Workers Face Deadly Lung Disease

An epidemic of silicosis, a deadly lung disease, is affecting countertop workers, primarily Hispanic men, due to silica dust from engineered stone. California is grappling with over 550 cases and 30 deaths, prompting a potential ban on high-silica quartz cutting. Experts warn of widespread, underreported cases nationwide.