Gas valve failure led to fatal Clairton explosion
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Fatal explosion at U.S. Steel’s plant raises questions about its future despite heavy investment
Repairing Clairton, however, could be expensive, an investigation into the explosion could turn up more problems, and an official from the United Steelworkers union said it’s a constant struggle to get U.S. Steel to invest in its plants.
Two people are dead and 10 others injured after an explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works near Pittsburgh. The recovery operation has ended, and the cause is under investigation.
The explosion, followed by several smaller blasts, could be felt in the nearby community and prompted county officials to warn residents to stay away from the scene so emergency workers could respond.
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Massive rescue effort led to pulling workers from debris of Pennsylvania steel plant explosion
Workers were heating coal and preparing for routine maintenance when an explosion rocked a U.S. Steel plant outside Pittsburgh
Authorities said their investigation has shifted to the cause of the explosion after they accounted for everyone who was missing.
The mill, which is part of the recent merger between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel, has faced scrutiny from federal and local regulators.
La explosión fatal ocurrida la semana pasada en la planta de procesamiento de carbón de U.S. Steel en el área de Pittsburgh
Data from the EPA and OSHA provide a glimpse into some of the previous violations and injury reports at the Clairton Coke Plant over the past decade.