Silicosis Outbreak Among Quartz Countertop Workers
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Engineered quartz countertops, popular for their affordability, are linked to a surge in silicosis cases among stone workers in the U.S. Jeff Rose and his son Skyler are among the hundreds affected, with California reporting over five hundred confirmed cases and twenty-nine deaths since 2019. The disease, caused by inhaling fine dust particles from cutting the slabs, leaves victims with no cure and worsening symptoms. Lawsuits are mounting, with manufacturers and sellers facing legal action. Experts call for better safety standards or safer materials to prevent further cases.
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