This should be covered under Workman's Comp, for nedical as well as pay replacement, unless she was an under the table worker, in which case, both she andcthe company are screwed.

Well, since he wanted it done in less than 24 hours, he should be finished by now with whatever approach he used.

My preferred method for this is drilling out the holes, brushing the inside with carpenter's glue, and then hammering in wooden dowel pins. Cut them flush, and after the glue sets, you can drill new pilot holes and rehang the door. Make sure the dowel pins are tight. If you can put them in without hammering them home, they aren't tight enough, and you'll need a bigger diameter pin.

But you mentioned attaching it to plywood. I am recommending concrete board instead for that firebox to attach the soapstone.

It's actually very heat tolerant, and given that it will simply be receiving indirect radiant heat, I don't think this is his issue. I would be primarily concerned with the weather resistance of the structure underneath the stone. The stone itself is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

I would think concrete board would be more durable as a substrate.