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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 ...

Chemical Safety Board starts independent investigation into Clairton plant explosions

The independent federal agency’s purpose is to investigate the "catastrophic release of hazardous substances.” ...

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 Lattanzi reflects on the sad day.

The Clairton Coke Works disaster: Social murder in Pennsylvania

The fatal Clairton Coke Works blast, which claimed two lives and injured ten, exposes decades of unsafe conditions maintained ...

City of Washington mayor recounts explosions inside Clairton Coke plant during shift with chemical recovery team

City of Washington Mayor JoJo Burgess described the moments when the explosion occurred at the Clairton Coke Plant, saying he ...
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In Clairton, officials say the air is normal, but residents, advocates are wary

After a fatal explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works, Mon Valley residents remain cautious though Allegheny County ...

U.S. Steel: No indications of safety concerns prior to Clairton blast

A U.S. Steel executive said Tuesday there were no indications of safety concerns leading up to the explosion a day earlier at ...