Crafting America’s Countertops is Killing Workers

Countertop fabrication workers across the United States have filed lawsuits against artificial stone manufacturers, claiming they contracted silicosis, a lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust during fabrication work. California is considering a ban on the product. Some members of Congress are supporting legislation that would restrict workers' ability to sue manufacturers over silicosis claims. Silicosis is an incurable condition.

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