On the move: bill that would shield stone slab manufacturers from silicosis lawsuits

The House Judiciary Committee approved H.R. 5437 on a 16-7 vote, legislation that would protect stone slab manufacturers and sellers from silicosis lawsuits stemming from worker exposure to silica dust. The bill now advances to the full House for a vote.

Washington — The House Judiciary Committee has approved legislation that would shield stone slab product manufacturers and sellers from lawsuits related to silicosis caused by workplace exposure to silica dust. After a 16-7 vote on June 3, H.R. 5437 now moves to the full House for consideration.…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.