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EPA cites numerous violations, injuries at Clairton Coke plant prior to explosion, data shows

Data from the EPA and OSHA provide a glimpse into some of the previous violations and injury reports at the Clairton Coke ...
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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 ...

Authorities identify 2nd person killed in Clairton Coke Works blast

Authorities on Thursday identified the second person who was killed in an explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works ...

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 ...

Chemical Safety Board starts independent investigation into Clairton plant explosions

A team from the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board was in Clairton on Wednesday conducting its own independent investigation of the fatal explosion inside the Clairton Coke ...

Allegheny County steps up pollution checks after Clairton blast

Regulators are temporarily stepping up pollution monitoring in the Mon Valley after a deadly explosion at U.S. Steel’s ...
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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 ...

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 ...