Preventing the Continuing Tragedy of Silicosis—Reply

In Reply We thank Wagner and Michaels for their thoughtful comments regarding the recently reported resurgence of silicosis among engineered stone workers in California, many of whom had severe disease. The correspondents highlight the tragic and preventable nature of these cases, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration enforcement constraints from severely limited resources and inadequate penalties for violations.

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