An explosion at the company’s blast furnace/basic oxygen furnace complex in Pennsylvania occurred during a maintenance procedure, according to the steelmaker.

It was about 13 years ago that AK Steel announced the closure of the coke plant in east Ashland. It was approximately 10 years ago that the plant was imploded. AK Steel retirees and former workers who ...

The U.S. Chemical Safety board is investigating an Aug. 11 explosion that killed two people and injured 10 at a U.S. Steel ...

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

The fatal explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton plant renews debate over safety, modernization, and Nippon Steel’s future ...

Explore the recent preliminary findings that reveal the cause behind the devastating explosion at Clairton Coke Works.

A portion of the Clairton Coke Works, a U.S. Steel plant, is seen Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 in Clairton, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J.