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Preliminary findings from U.S. Steel suggest what may have caused deadly Clairton Coke Works explosion
U.S. Steel released preliminary findings about the potential cause of Monday's deadly explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works.

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Explosions at US Steel's Clairton Mill in Pennsylvania: What to Know
Explosion at US Steel Clairton Coke Works plant happened while crews were flushing gas valve
Gas valve failure during maintenance work may have led to fatal explosion: US Steel
Preparations for a routine maintenance task may have led to an explosion at a U.S. Steel coal-processing plant near Pittsburgh that left two dead and sent 10 to hospitals, the company said Friday.

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Gas valve failure during maintenance work may have led to fatal explosion at Pennsylvania plant
Tiny chemical safety board, battling to keep funding, launches probe of Clairton explosion
Gas Valve Failure During Routine Maintenance Work May Have Led to Fatal Explosion, US Steel Says
“Pressure built inside the valve, leading to valve failure and coke oven gas filling the area and ultimately exploding when finding an ignition source,” U.S. Steel said.

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US Steel Says Deadly Explosion Likely Caused by Valve Failure
U.S. Steel early findings pinpoint gas valve failure as cause of fatal Clairton Coke Works blast

Authorities identify 2nd person killed in Clairton Coke Works blast

A second Westmoreland County man was identified as the other victim who was killed Monday in an explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works. Steven Menefee, 52, of the village of Tarrs in East Huntingdon,

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 Lattanzi reflects on the sad day.

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 Plant over the past decade.
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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 Protection and Carnegie Mellon University. The units will travel around Clairton to test for dozens of hazardous air pollutants.
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Steven Menefee ID’d In Deadly Clairton Coke Works Blast

The second person killed in Monday’s deadly explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works has been identified as 52-year-old Steven Menefee of Clairton, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office announced. Menefee was pronounced dead at the ...

Interfaith prayer service expected to be held one week after Clairton Plant explosion

Already thin in their wide receiver room due to injuries, the San Francisco 49ers could reportedly be without another one of Brock Purdy's outside weapons for a handful of games. While the Niners tend to injuries regarding Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, Equanimeous St. Brown and rookie fourth-round ...
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