Context: Chronic exposure to talc in the course of carpet installation can result in pneumoconiosis. Case presentation: We present a case of a young carpet installer who was diagnosed with silicatosis of the lung. Review of occupational history revealed that the patient had been working as a carpet installer for approximately 15 years, since he was 15 years of age. The patient was exposed to talc in the course of his work. Discussion: Exposure to talc in the course of carpet installation has not Join discussion...