U.S. Steel: Gas-valve failure likely cause of deadly explosion at Clairton Coke Works
U.S. Steel said pressure built inside the valve, leading to its failure. This allowed coke oven gas to escape and explode when it found an ignition source.
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Allegheny County deploys mobile air quality monitors near Clairton Coke Works
The health department began deploying mobile air units Thursday provided by DEP and CMU. The units will test for dozens of hazardous air pollutants.
In Clairton, a community deals with a fatal explosion at the U.S. Steel plant
Neighbors of U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works and its workers react to the explosion at the plant on Monday that killed two and sent 10 to the hospital.
Second victim in Clairton coke plant blast identified
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner has released the name of the second man killed in Monday's explosion at the Clairton Coke Works.
A worker’s story of the deadly explosion at the Clairton coke plant
A worker who lived through the explosion and rescue efforts at the U.S. Steel plant in Clairton, near Pittsburgh, tells his story.
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.
Clairton Coke Works, site of Monday’s explosion, has a history of problems
The Clairton Coke Works has a history of maintenance issues, explosions and environmental violations.
Second worker found dead after explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works
Ten plant workers required hospital treatment for injuries— five were listed in critical but stable condition, and five others were treated and released.
Environmental groups tell Nippon Steel to clean up newly-acquired U.S. Steel plants in Pittsburgh
Environmental groups want Nippon to clean up U.S. Steel's Mon Valley plants, which have racked up $64 million in fines and settlements in recent years.
U.S. Steel Clairton plant explosion sends two workers to hospital, idles battery
Outdoor pollution levels rose around the plant after the explosion, but never exceeded federal short-term clean air standards.
