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Clairton Coke Works, site of Monday’s explosion, has a history problems

The U.S. Steel plant in Clairton, Pa., where an explosion killed two workers and injured 10 on Monday, has a history of ...

Weather helped mitigate potential pollution impact after U.S. Steel Clairton plant explosions, officials say

The potential pollution impact was mitigated because the weather cooperated, the Allegheny County Health Department said.

After Fatal Explosion, Focus Turns to Steel Mill’s Future and Past

The mill, which is part of the recent merger between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel, has faced scrutiny from federal and local ...

People trapped under rubble after explosion at Pennsylvania steel plant, rescue operation underway: Officials

A rescue operation is underway for people trapped under rubble following an explosion at a Pennsylvania steel plant, ...

A look at past incidents reported at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works

The deadly explosions that happened Monday at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works facility come following several different ...

U.S. Steel CEO affirms commitment to Clairton Coke Works after deadly blast

United States Steel Corp. and its parent company, Nippon Steel Corp. are committed to keeping the Clairton Coke Works ...