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Thousands of U.S. countertop workers could have damaged lungs, safety expert says
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Thousands of U.S. countertop workers could have damaged lungs, safety expert says

Nell Greenfieldboyce | May 18, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
Over 550 men in California have fallen ill after cutting natural or factory-made stone countertops. But epidemiologists say this isn't just a California problem.