Anonymous21 days ago
A silent epidemic of silicosis — an irreversible, fatal lung disease — is ravaging workers who cut and polish engineered stone countertops, with California alone confirming over 500 cases and 29 deaths since 2019, predominantly among young Latino immigrant men. As Australia has banned the material entirely, the United States faces a fractured policy response: California is tightening regulations while some federal lawmakers seek to shield manufacturers from lawsuits filed by dying workers.