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Fatal explosion at U.S. Steel’s plant raises questions about its future, despite heavy investment
The fatal explosion last week at U.S. Steel’s Pittsburgh-area coal-processing plant has revived debate about its future just as the iconic American company was emerging from a long period of uncertai...

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Gas valve failure cited in deadly explosion at U.S. Steel plant
After Fatal Explosion, Focus Turns to Steel Mill’s Future and Past
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
Clairton Coke Works, site of deadly explosions, stirs both pride and pain
Gas Valve Failure During Routine Maintenance Work May Have Led to Fatal Explosion, US Steel Says
The blast was so powerful that it sent a plume of black smoke into the sky, shook the ground and was heard by some people a mile or more away.

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U.S. Steel Plant Explosion May Have Occurred While Flushing Gas Valve
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‘It Didn’t Have to Be This Way’: After Another Explosion at Clairton Coke Works, Advocates Call for Accountability

1 dead, 10 injured, 1 unaccounted for in explosion at Pennsylvania steel coking plant

• At least one person is dead, 10 injured and one unaccounted for in an explosion at the Clairton Coke Works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The cause of the explosion is unknown and officials are investigating, US Steel said.

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.

Massive rescue effort led to pulling workers from debris of Pennsylvania steel plant explosion

Workers were heating coal and preparing for routine maintenance when an explosion rocked a U.S. Steel plant outside Pittsburgh

Two people killed in Pennsylvania steel factory explosion, at least 10 injured

“It is with profound sadness that I share with you that the U. S. Steel colleague who had been unaccounted for has been located and confirmed deceased, following an extensive search and rescue effort," David Burritt, the company's CEO, said in a statement. At least 10 people were injured in the blast, officials said.

Valve pressure buildup likely caused Pennsylvania plant blast: US Steel

U.S. Steel says its preliminary investigation found that the blast happened after pressure built up while a gas valve was being flushed ahead of maintenance work.
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