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Counter Manufacturers are Killing Workers with Silica Dust, Safety Group Charges
Silicosis is a lethal workplace illness that killed thousands each year up through the 1960s. In recent decades, thanks to union workplace safety fights, it became much rarer. Annual deaths dropped to the hundreds. The disease affected mostly older workers with longer exposures. So it was hard for stonecutter Gustavo Reyes Gonzalez, 35, to get a clear diagnosis in 2019 when he first developed a cough and shortness of breath. It wasn’t until two years later that he was told he had silicosis—and only had a year to live.
I can't believe what I'm reading. It's shocking how companies can prioritize profit over the safety of their workers. This is unacceptable.
This story is absolutely shocking. I can't believe they're still allowing this in the workplace. What kind of people would risk the lives of their workers for profit? It's disgusting.
This is absolutely terrifying. I had no idea that counter manufacturers were using such dangerous materials. The workers must be living in constant fear.
I had no idea that counter manufacturers were using such harmful materials. That's really scary to hear. Safety should always come first.
This is outrageous! The exposure to silica dust is literally choking our workforce. The lack of proper protections from these manufacturers is inexcusable. It's time for real action and accountability to protect workers' rights.