Engineered Stone Countertop Workers Suffering Severe Lung Illnesses: Study
Engineered stone manufacturing may be linked to illnesses and deaths caused by silicosis, according to a CDC study.
Tag Archives: Silica Exposure
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Silica Rule Faces Industry and Political Pressure, Public Citizen Warns
A new OSHA rule to control silica exposure is under fire by lobbyists and some lawmakers, Public Citizen warns.
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Silica Risks Linked to Stone Countertops In Workplace, OSHA Warns
OSHA has issued a new rule on silica dust control and a warning about the risks faced by workers who handle quartz stone counter tops.
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Exposure to Silica Dust Linked to Lung Cancer Risk: Study
Two new studies show the links between silica dust exposure and lung cancer and show how high the rates of exposure can be for miners.
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Silicosis Lawsuit Results in $7.6M Verdict for Former Sandblaster
A former sandblaster has been awarded $7.6 million against Mississippi Valley Silica Co. Inc. after contracting silicosis, an incurable lung disease caused by exposure to silica particles at his former…
