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U.S. Steel: Gas-valve failure likely cause of deadly explosion at Clairton Coke Works

The explosion happened when workers were flushing a gas valve in preparation for maintenance on two of the plant's coke oven ...
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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 the plants' workers react to the explosion at the plant on Monday that ...
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Clairton Coke Works, site of Monday’s explosion, has a history of problems

The Clairton Coke Works, where an explosion killed two workers and injured 10, has a history of maintenance issues, ...
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Jaxon White

Jaxon White is the State Capitol Reporter for WITF in Harrisburg. His coverage centers on the General Assembly, the ...
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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.
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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 ...
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U.S. Steel: Workers were preparing maintenance job before Clairton Coke Works explosion

The plant was operating normally before the blast, with crews preparing for planned maintenance. The investigation into the ...
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Why Canadian wildfire smoke is lingering (and what you can do about it)

A climate scientist and mom explains why wildfire smoke is sticking around and who should stay indoors.
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You can borrow an induction cooktop at the local library

Millvale Tool Library recently acquired portable induction cooktops, available for the community to borrow for free. These energy-efficient appliances are a cleaner, climate-friendly alternative to ...