On Monday, August 11, 2025, an explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works killed two workers and sent 10 to area hospitals. The following reporting comes from The Allegheny Front and 90.5 WESA.
U.S. Steel: Workers were preparing maintenance job before Clairton Coke Works explosion
The plant was operating as normal before the blast, with crews preparing for a planned maintenance job. The investigation into the deadly blast is continuing.
