Georgia Countertop Manufacturer Cited for Silica Exposure Violations
OSHA cited Brazilian Stone Design LLC with seven serious violations and $33,000 in penalties after finding workers exposed to high levels of respirable crystalline silica.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- Jul 14, 2025
U.S. Department of Labor safety inspectors determined that Brazilian Stone Design LLC, a Powder Springs stone countertop manufacturer, exposed workers to respirable crystalline silica.
The department’s OSHA cited the employer, which fabricates and sells kitchen and bathroom countertops, with seven serious citations. The employer will pay $33,000 in penalties.
The employer was cited for allegedly exposing workers to high airborne concentrations of respirable crystalline silica and failing to require the use of respirators, perform fit testing and training for workers wearing respirators, conduct air monitoring, and administer an effective hearing conservation program.
To help protect workers, OSHA has issued two respirable crystalline silica standards, one for construction and the other for general industry and maritime. Learn more about crystalline silica.
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Stasia DeMarco brings a strong and varied journalism background to her role at Occupational Health & Safety, having previously served as a multimedia editor, broadcast journalist, professor and reviewer across major news organizations. As Content Editor, she writes news and feature articles, hosts sponsor and editorial webinars, co-hosts the SafetyPod worker health and safety podcast, and manages the brand’s digital and social media presence. She is committed to informing and engaging the safety community through compelling reporting and conversations that support safer, healthier workplaces.