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Gas valve failure cited in deadly explosion at U.S. Steel plant
The deadly explosion in the Steel Clairton Coke Works near Pittsburgh occurred when a gas valve was flushed in preparation of planned maintenance, U.S. Steel said in preliminary findings.

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Preliminary findings from U.S. Steel suggest what may have caused deadly Clairton Coke Works explosion
What caused a deadly explosion at a US Steel plant? New details released.
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
Tiny chemical safety board, battling to keep funding, launches probe of Clairton explosion
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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Mobile units to monitor air quality around Clairton Coke Works following deadly explosion
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‘It Didn’t Have to Be This Way’: After Another Explosion at Clairton Coke Works, Advocates Call for Accountability

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

Devoted dad of 3 was among the 2 steel workers killed in explosion at Pennsylvania plant

A devoted dad has been identified as one of the two steel workers killed from an explosion at a Pennsylvania steel plant on Monday, officials said.

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 regulators.

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.
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