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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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Allegheny County deploys mobile air quality monitors near Clairton Coke Works

The health department began deploying mobile air units Thursday provided by Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental ...
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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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...