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Clairton Coke Works employees stay focused despite deadly blast

Richard Tikey stood by anxiously until every last one of his colleagues was accounted for after a deadly blast Monday morning ...

City of Washington mayor recounts explosions inside Clairton Coke plant during shift with chemical recovery team

City of Washington Mayor JoJo Burgess described the moments when the explosion occurred at the Clairton Coke Plant, saying he ...
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In Clairton, officials say the air is normal, but residents, advocates are wary

After a fatal explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works, Mon Valley residents remain cautious though Allegheny County ...

U.S. Steel: No indications of safety concerns prior to Clairton blast

A U.S. Steel executive said Tuesday there were no indications of safety concerns leading up to the explosion a day earlier at ...

What is coke and how is it used in the steelmaking process? Here's what to know

Wondering what a coking plant is? Learn how coke is made and why it’s vital to traditional steel production in light of the U ...

People trapped under rubble after explosion at steel plant, rescue operation underway

A rescue operation is underway for people trapped under rubble following an explosion at a Pennsylvania steel plant, county ...

South Huntingdon man loved his job at Clairton Coke Works, despite the dangers

Tim Quinn joined generations of Southwestern Pennsylvanians 17 years ago seeking a good-paying job with benefits at a local ...