October 20, 2026 If a radiologist finds silicosis eggshell calcification on your chest X-ray, you are looking at one of the most telling...
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Silicosis Deaths Prompt Move to Ban Engineered Stone Countertops in California
October 14, 2026 Workers who cut, grind and polish engineered stone can face serious health risks from exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Now,...
Beyond the Countertop Makers: Why More Companies Are Being Named in Silicosis Lawsuits
October 6, 2026 Concerns about silica dust exposure in the engineered-stone industry have grown as more countertop fabricators and other workers have developed...
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What is Silicosis and Why are Silicosis Rates Increasing?
August 26, 2026 Silicosis is a progressively disabling and sometimes fatal lung disease. Silicosis causes the lungs to scar, harden, and lose their capacity to transfer oxygen, interfering with the ability to breathe. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), silicosis... Read More >
Silicosis Lawyer Leads Fight for Countertop Workers with Lung Disease
October 1, 2026 Artificial stone workers across California are being diagnosed with an incurable lung disease known as silicosis after cutting and installing...
Silicosis Lawsuits Highlight New and Deadly Risk Facing Engineered Stone Workers
September 9, 2026 A preventable lung disease caused by exposure to silica dust is spreading among workers who cut and install artificial stone...
Deadly Silicosis Lung Disease Targeting Countertop Workers
September 1, 2026 Countertops are big business. New home construction, remodels and commercial projects drove an overall market value of $33.8 billion in...
Workers With Silica-Exposure Lung Disease Work Have Legal Rights
August 19, 2026 A growing number of workers who fabricate, cut and install engineered stone countertops across California and the United States are...
Countertop Manufacturers Seek Protections from Silicosis Lawsuits
August 11, 2026 Manufacturers of artificial stone countertops linked to a wave of diseases caused by silica dust exposure are attempting to avoid...
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