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

Over 550 men in California have fallen ill after cutting natural or factory-made stone countertops.

Source NPR AI Summary Updated May 18, 2026

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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.

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