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U.S. Steel, Clairton Coke Works Plant

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What caused a deadly explosion at a US Steel plant? New details released.
The preliminary findings say how the company believes the explosion occurred. A union statement cautioned the investigation is in its early stages.

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Gas valve failure cited in deadly explosion at U.S. Steel plant
2 dead, 10 injured in explosion at US Steel Clairton Coke Works plant
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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Valve failure at center of U.S. Steel Clairton plant explosion
Tiny chemical safety board, battling to keep funding, launches probe of Clairton explosion
‘It Didn’t Have to Be This Way’: After Another Explosion at Clairton Coke Works, Advocates Call for Accountability
The 2010 accident—which prompted multiple lawsuits against the company and left one worker with burns over 40 percent of his body and permanent disfigurement—is part of a troubling pattern at the 125-...

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U.S. Steel early findings pinpoint gas valve failure as cause of fatal Clairton Coke Works blast
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An explosion at a US Steel plant in Pennsylvania has killed 2. Here’s what to know

An explosion at a U.S. Steel plant south of Pittsburgh killed two people and injured more than 10 others. The CEO has vowed to find out what caused Monday’s blast while the workers’ union says it will make sure there’s a thorough investigation.

At least 2 dead in Pennsylvania US Steel plant explosion, dozens injured

An explosion rocked the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works facility near Pittsburgh Monday, leaving people trapped beneath the rubble, officials said.

2nd man killed in U.S. Steel explosion remembered as loving man with strong faith

Family members tell Pittsburgh's Action News 4 Steven Menefee, a father of two, was a loving man who would give you the shirt off his back.
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