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Stone worker with terminal silicosis blames quartz worktops (www.theconstructionindex.co.uk)

submitted 6 days ago by Bampot to c/dangerdust

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A stone worker in hospital with terminal silicosis says he developed the disease after inhaling dust while cutting engineered stone kitchen worktops in unsafe working conditions.

Marek Marzec, a 48-year-old father of three originally from Poland but living in London, has worked for several engineered stone producers in north London and Hertfordshire since 2012. He was diagnosed with silicosis in April this year. Since then, his condition has rapidly deteriorated and he has been told by doctors he has only weeks to live.

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[–] Openopenopenopen 10 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Man this hits close to home. My dad died of mesothelioma about 14 years ago. I hope his family can sue these companies and get some compensation.

It won’t make up for the loss, but they deserve something for his life being stolen.

[–] bizzle 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Mesothelioma sucks dude, I'm really sorry about your dad. Nobody deserves that shit.

[–] Beldarofremulak 2 points 5 days ago

My dad recently died of COPD. He did smoke unfiltered lucky strikes from 18 until smoking hurt too much at 75. It's a wild ride watching someone suffocate while taking full deep breaths. He said the attacks felt like drowning. Would not recommend smoking.