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
i carved limestone in a shop in nashville for yrs. is it the same with limestone as with granite?
itsmister2u 1 year ago