A Cobb County stone product manufacturer will pay $120,000 in penalties after being cited by the U.S. Department of Labor for alleged workplace safety violations related to noise and exposure to crystalline silica dust.

Marietta-based Art Stone-Granite & Marble Inc. failed to implement hearing conservation and respiratory protection programs, according to the Labor Department news release.

The DOL’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the company for 15 violations for not providing workplace protections for employees exposed to hazards like silica dust and occupation-related noise. The citations note instances in October and November 2024 as the dates of the violations. The official citation was issued on March 19, 2025.

Art Stone-Granite & Marble did not respond t

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