Craftsmen who cut granite for kitchen countertops can be at risk of radiation exposure thousands of times above the federal safety limit, according to new research. The danger results from inhaling ...

Atlanta Surface Masters has released a comprehensive overview of custom stone fabrication services available to homeowners in the North Georgia region. The company provides information on material ...

Granite counters have been all the rage for a decade, but now it has come to this, an entire kitchen made of granite. I think it is incredibly ugly and probably ridiculously expensive, But seeing this ...

Leobardo Segura Meza, 27, of Pacoima suffers from silicosis, an incurable lung disease that has been afflicting workers who cut and polish engineered stone high in crystalline silica. (Mel Melcon / ...

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.

Mass. DPH issues safety alert after the state's first confirmed silicosis case linked to countertop work, urging stronger dust controls, surveillance and worker protections.

Cutting-edge technology and stone production techniques are enabling manufacturers to thinly slice semiprecious stone and create mineral-imbedded quartz for use in luminous countertops with a ...

We found out this week, thanks to a tip from a viewer. The tip involves the NYS DOT substation in the southern Erie County town of Collins. And the tip was spot on. Stacked-up in the back, behind the ...