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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 ...
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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 ...

Air quality concerns linger in the wake of steel plant explosion in Pennsylvania

Allegheny County is increasing air quality monitoring after an explosion at a U.S. Steel plant south of Pittsburgh killed two ...

Concerns over air quality linger after Monday's plant explosion in Clairton

Organizations like the Breathe Project and the Group Against Smog and Pollution, in conjunction with the Allegheny County Health Department, have been closely monitoring the air quality in Clairton ...

“Clairton Strong” shirts and signs on sale to benefit workers impacted by explosion

T-shirts and signs are now on sale to benefit the victims of the Clairton Coke plant explosion. Despite calls to action, the ...

After Fatal Explosion, Focus Turns to Steel Mill’s Future and Past

The mill, which is part of the recent merger between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel, has faced scrutiny from federal and local ...

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 ...