GeneralBearishFortune Crypto · 4h ago7/10
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Your quartz countertop is the new asbestos — for the workers who cut it
Over 550 California workers have contracted an incurable lung disease (silicosis) from cutting engineered stone countertops supplied to major retailers like Home Depot, Lowe's, and Costco. The crisis highlights how occupational health risks persist in manufacturing despite modern safety standards, raising questions about corporate accountability and worker protection in supply chains.
