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Los Angeles Times
Over 600 Californians diagnosed with silicosis
Latino men working in California's engineered stone countertop industry are increasingly contracting silicosis, a deadly and incurable lung disease caused by inhaling microscopic silica dust. Cases have surged more than tenfold in recent years, with many workers developing severe symptoms at younger ages and experiencing rapid disease progression. Despite regulatory efforts, violations at fabrication shops remain high, and experts advocate for stricter bans on artificial stone production to prevent further fatalities.
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