Quartz countertops look amazing, but there’s a serious health risk for the workers who make them. Massachusetts just reported its first case of incurable silicosis—a deadly lung disease caused by breathing in silica dust from cutting and polishing engineered stone. The scary part? Engineered stone like quartz can have up to twice as much silica as natural granite, making it much more dangerous. Symptoms often show up years later, so many workers don’t realize they’re sick until it’s too late. With cases rising, some countries have already banned engineered stone. Should the U.S. follow? #Health #BodyHealth #QuartzCountertops