SALT LAKE CITY — A new study said there’s a health danger for DIYers who cut and install their own engineered quartz countertops. Engineered quartz generally contains much higher levels of silicon, ...

"I am not the only person whose life has been put at risk,” said Marek Marzec, who was given weeks to live after working with quartz countertops ... decade working for engineered stone ...

Quartz countertops are a staple in many modern kitchens, due to its durability and resistance to everyday wear like scratches ...

Quartz is an engineered stone made from a mix of real quartz ... Because of the crushed glass pieces (with countless color ...

According to the i newspaper, cases of silicosis have doubled among UK tradesmen, who can inhale toxic dust from cutting surfaces such as engineered quartz countertops. It is reported that 16 ...

Engineered stone countertops are made from quartz aggregate held together with a resin binder. They contain substantially more crystalline silica than natural stone versions. Workers who cut ...