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U.S. Steel early findings pinpoint gas valve failure as cause of fatal Clairton Coke Works blast

U.S. Steel on Friday pinned the blame for the deadly explosion Monday at the Clairton Coke Works on a valve failure that led ...

U.S. Steel: Valve pressure buildup likely caused Clairton plant blast, killing two

Flushing of a gas valve made during maintenance preparation may have led to the deadly explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke plant.
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Deadly Clairton, PA, Plant Blast Could Have Been Prevented, Feds Say

Two workers were killed and nearly a dozen were injured while they were preparing for a maintenance project at the Clairton facility.

Authorities identify 2nd person killed in Clairton Coke Works blast

A second Westmoreland County man was identified as the other victim who was killed Monday in an explosion at U.S. Steel’s ...

The ballad of Clairton: an all American City in mourning

Clairton, Pennsylvania was rocked Tuesday by an explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works. Clairton Mayor Richard ...

'Clairton Strong' shirts and signs to benefit victims of explosion

T-shirts and signs are now on sale to benefit the victims of the Clairton Coke plant explosion. “Just watching the video, it ...