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Fatal explosion at U.S. Steel’s plant raises questions about its future, despite heavy investment

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The fatal explosion last week at U.S. Steel’s Pittsburgh-area coal-processing plant has revived debate ...

2nd person killed in Clairton Coke Works explosion identified

The second person killed in Monday’s deadly explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works has been identified.
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Second victim of Clairton Coke Works explosion identified

The office of the Allegheny County medical examiner identified a second man who was killed in an explosion at the Clairton ...

“Clairton Strong' shirts and signs on sale to benefit workers impacted by explosion

Gwaley called DeHosse, who owns Sparkles by Shell, a Monongahela-based screen print and embroidery business. They are now ...

Here are 5 things to know about Clairton Coke Works explosion

Here are the latest details on the fatal explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works. Gov. Shapiro headed to town Gov. Josh ...
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‘It Didn’t Have to Be This Way’: After Another Explosion at Clairton Coke Works, Advocates Call for Accountability

The deadly blast at the U.S. Steel facility outside Pittsburgh was just the latest in a series of recent workplace accidents.

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 ...

Tiny chemical safety board, battling to keep funding, launches probe of Clairton explosion

The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board’s probe into the deadly explosion at the Clairton Coke Works could take a ...