Workers who cut crushed quartz countertops say they are falling ill from a deadly lung disease: “I wouldn’t wish this upon my worst enemy”
Over the past decade, engineered stone countertops made from crushed quartz have taken over the U.S. market. They come in a range of colors and patterns, and manufacturers talk up their advantages. But compared to natural stone, these slabs often contain much higher levels of crystalline silica — as much as 95%. While the countertops…