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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 ...

'Clairton Strong' shirts and signs to benefit victims of explosion

T-shirts and signs are now on sale to benefit the victims of the Clairton Coke plant explosion. “Just watching the video, it ...

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 ...

Chemical Safety Board starts independent investigation into Clairton plant explosions

A team from the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board was in Clairton on Wednesday conducting its own independent investigation of the fatal explosion inside the Clairton Coke ...

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 ...