U.S. Steel Explosion

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.

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Second victim in Clairton coke plant blast identified

90.5 WESA·August 14, 2025

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner has released the name of the second man killed in Monday's explosion at the Clairton Coke Works.

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A worker’s story of the deadly explosion at the Clairton coke plant

Julie Grant·August 13, 2025

A worker who lived through the explosion and rescue efforts at the U.S. Steel plant in Clairton, near Pittsburgh, tells his story.

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U.S. Steel: Workers were preparing maintenance job before Clairton Coke Works explosion

Kiley Koscinski·August 13, 2025

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.

Energy Pollution U.S. Steel Explosion

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Clairton Coke Works, site of Monday’s explosion, has a history of problems

Reid Frazier·August 13, 2025

The Clairton Coke Works has a history of maintenance issues, explosions and environmental violations.

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Second worker found dead after explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works

90.5 WESA·August 11, 2025

Ten plant workers required hospital treatment for injuries— five were listed in critical but stable condition, and five others were treated and released.

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