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Educational articles for stone workers and their families about silicosis, legal rights, and the countertop lawsuit.
March 2026
California became the first US state to ban engineered stone countertops in 2024. Here's what happened, why it matters, and what it means for stone workers across the country.
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An irreversible lung disease is devastating a generation of young stone workers. Here's why countertop silicosis is being called "the new asbestos" — and what workers can do.
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If your employer failed to provide proper respiratory protection while you worked with engineered stone, you may have claims against both your employer and the stone manufacturers.
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Accelerated silicosis is hitting young countertop workers with a severity that once took decades to develop. This is what that diagnosis actually looks like — and why it's happening to workers in their 20s.
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OSHA mandated wet cutting of engineered stone in 2016. Thousands of employers ignored it. Here's what wet cutting does, why it matters, and what failing to use it means legally.
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Silicosis cases involve severe, permanent injuries with significant economic losses. Here's how case value is determined and what factors drive settlement amounts.
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OSHA published its silica rule in 2016. Industry publications warned about engineered stone risks. Yet workers kept cutting dry without respirators. This wasn't ignorance — it was a choice.
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The engineered stone industry built a premium product category on a material that was creating a silicosis epidemic. The story of how it happened — and who is being held responsible.
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