Alert icon
We're changing our privacy policy. This stuff matters.  Learn more  Dismiss

The Stonecutters' Fight Against Silicosis

Loading...

Sign in or sign up now!
Alert icon
Upgrade to the latest Flash Player for improved playback performance. Upgrade now or more info.
1,386
Loading...
Alert icon
Sign in or sign up now!
Alert icon

Uploaded by on Dec 16, 2009

In the early 1900s, most stonecutters in Barre, Vermont died before the age of 50 from silicosis, caused by dust from pneumatic equipment in closed carving sheds. The Granite Cutters Association fought for ventilation equipment for over 30 years. Finally, in 1938, when all of the sheds were organized, the union bargained a contract that mandated installation of suction hoses in exchange for a cut in pay. This agreement saved future generations of stone workers. This clip is an excerpt from "If Stone Could Speak," an hour-long documentary by Randy Croce available by contacting randy.croce@yahoo.com

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

License:

Standard YouTube License

  • likes, 0 dislikes

Link to this comment:

Share to:
see all

All Comments (1)

Sign In or Sign Up now to post a comment!
  • i carved limestone in a shop in nashville for yrs. is it the same with limestone as with granite?

Loading...
Alert icon
0 / 00Unsaved Playlist Return to active list
    1. Your queue is empty. Add videos to your queue using this button:
      or sign in to load a different list.
    Loading...Loading...Saving...
    • Clear all videos from this list
    • Learn more