Скачать или смотреть Silicosis Alert: Massachusetts' First Case in Artificial Stone Industry

Brayton Purcell LLP highlights a critical safety alert from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health regarding the state's first silicosis case linked to artificial stone countertops. This progressive lung disease is caused by inhaling silica particles, and the artificial stone industry poses a significant risk to workers. Learn about the urgent public health concern and the need for awareness and action.
The case involves a Hispanic man in his 40s who worked for 14 years in the industry, and similar outbreaks have been reported across the US. With confirmed cases surging in California, the health risks are becoming increasingly evident. Experts emphasize the importance of removing crystalline silica artificial stone slabs from the supply chain to protect workers.
Discover how Brayton Purcell LLP is committed to supporting affected workers and families, and find out why this preventable disease demands immediate attention.