Health officials confirmed Massachusetts’ first case of silicosis, an incurable and life-threatening lung disease, warning ...

Engineered stone fabrication releases toxic silica dust that can cause incurable silicosis, highlighting a growing ...

Massachusetts has reported its first case of silicosis, a fatal and incurable lung disease spread from dust produced when ...

A Massachusetts man in his 40s has been diagnosed with silicosis, an incurable lung disease linked to popular kitchen ...

Massachusetts has confirmed its first case of silicosis, an incurable lung disease tied to stone countertop work. State ...

Behind the popularity of engineered stone, a silent epidemic is unfolding among the workers who cut and polish it.

Massachusetts worker in stone countertop industry is state’s first case of ‘devastating, life-altering disease’ ...

The long-awaited rule will limit miners’ exposure to the dangerous dust, which can lead to incurable and debilitating lung disease. The Biden administration unveiled a final mining rule Tuesday that ...

Health officials confirmed Massachusetts’ first case of silicosis in a man in his 40s who has had exposure to silica from 14 ...

Medical experts say data is still short on the full extent of diseases tied to silica dust — silicosis, lung cancer and black lung. The new rule will impose safeguards and collect data about workers’ ...

Mass. DPH issues safety alert after the state's first confirmed silicosis case linked to countertop work, urging stronger dust controls, surveillance and worker protections.