Workers who cut quartz countertops are dying of an incurable disease
September 24, 2024The increasing popularity of quartz countertops in home renovations and new construction is exposing more and more American workers to silica dust that causes incurable lung disease known as silicosis.
The danger facing workers who fabricate and install quartz and other engineered stone countertops is compounded because employers often disregard safety practices. A recent California...