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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 ...
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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 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 ...
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U.S. Steel: Workers were preparing maintenance job before Clairton Coke Works explosion

Though earlier reports cited witness accounts of multiple explosions, U.S. Steel on Tuesday said only one explosion occurred ...

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 ...

What is coke and how is it used in the steelmaking process? Here's what to know

Wondering what a coking plant is? Learn how coke is made and why it’s vital to traditional steel production in light of the U ...