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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 blast renews scrutiny of Clairton Coke Works

U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works — long flagged for safety and environmental concerns — is under fresh scrutiny after an ...

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 ...

Health department: Air quality meeting standards following Clairton Coke Works explosion

The Allegheny County Health Department issued an update on air quality near the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works following ...

EPA cites numerous violations, injuries at Clairton Coke plant prior to explosion, data shows

Data from the EPA and OSHA provide a glimpse into some of the previous violations and injury reports at the Clairton Coke ...

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 ...