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‘It didn’t have to be this way.’ Advocates call for accountability at Clairton Coke Works

In the last five years, U.S. Steel has paid more than $10 million in penalties for violations of the Clean Air Act at ...

Community prays for healing 1 week after Clairton Coke Works explosion

One week after the explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works, a heartbroken community came together to pray for healing.

USW Local 1557 vice president reacts to new details in Clairton Coke Works explosion investigation

Channel 11 spoke exclusively with United Steelworkers Local 1557 Vice President Richard Tikey, sharing his reaction to new ...

Matt Shorraw: Protecting our workers and communities after U.S. Steel Clairton explosion

When an explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works tore through the quiet summer day last week, it affected every single ...

Hundreds attend viewings for Timothy Quinn, steelworker killed in Clairton explosion

The large turnout was a reflection of the deep sense of loss and growing anger over unsafe conditions at the U.S. Steel ...
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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...