US EditionCalifornia Faces a Growing Silicosis Crisis Among Artificial Stone Countertop Fabrication Workers
- California faces a health crisis as workers in the artificial stone countertop industry develop a severe form of silicosis, a lung disease linked to inhaling silica dust, according to Brayton Purcell LLP.
- California's Department of Public Health confirmed 294 cases and 15 deaths from silicosis as of April 2025.
- The fabricated stone contains over 90% nano-sized crystalline silica, contributing to severe health risks for primarily young, Spanish-speaking immigrant workers.
- Legal action is often the only means to secure compensation for affected workers, as many struggle with insurance barriers and medical access, according to various health advocates.
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California Faces a Growing Silicosis Crisis Among Artificial Stone Countertop Fabrication Workers
NOVATO, Calif., April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A dangerous public health crisis is quietly unfolding across California's artificial stone countertop fabrication industry, says Brayton Purcell LLP. Dozens of workers—primarily young, Spanish-speaking immigrants—have been diagnosed with a severe and often fatal…
California Faces a Growing Silicosis Crisis Among Artificial Stone Countertop Fabrication Workers - PressReach
NOVATO, Calif., April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A dangerous public health crisis is quietly unfolding across California’s artificial stone countertop fabrication industry, says Brayton Purcell LLP. Dozens of workers—primarily young, Spanish-speaking immigrants—have been diagnosed with a severe and often fatal form of silicosis, a progressive lung disease caused by the inhalation of fine silica dust. This new wave of occupational illness is direct…
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