The danger of engineered stone lies in the dust generated during the cutting, grinding, and polishing processes, which are typically undertaken during manufacturing or installation.

The production of crushed quartz countertops may be causing deadly lung issues in workers Over the past decade, engineered stone countertops made from crushed quartz have taken over the U.S ...

Leobardo Segura Meza, 27, of Pacoima suffers from silicosis, an incurable lung disease that has been afflicting workers who cut and polish engineered stone high in crystalline silica.

News Release 24-Jul-2023 Deadly dust: engineered stone is making California workers sick Peer-Reviewed Publication University of California - San Francisco ...

The federal government places a limit on how much airborne silica a worker can be exposed to, and dust can be controlled using wet cutting techniques, adequate ventilation, and respirators. But in ...

Health Stone countertop workers are getting sick and dying due to exposure to silica dust July 24, 20234:29 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered Nell Greenfieldboyce ...