Some workers are sick — some even died — after cutting stone countertops for kitchens and bathrooms. The material is cut to order in thousands of shops that may not understand the dangers. Some ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Quartz is a gemstone that can capture a variety of colors and patterns, which has made it one of humanity's most-used stone materials since ...

Slabs of engineered quartz are cut to order in thousands of shops around the country that may not adequately protect workers from dangerous levels... 'There's No Good Dust': What Happens After Quartz ...

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.

NEW YORK — 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 ...

The Cambria factory in Minnesota manufactures slabs of engineered quartz for kitchen and bathroom countertops. If businesses don't follow worker protection rules, cutting these slabs to fit customers' ...