Fatal explosion at U.S. Steel's plant raises questions about its future, despite heavy investment
The explosion killed two workers and injured 10, raising questions about costly repairs and Nippon Steel's commitment to U.S. Steel's aging Clairton plant in Pennsylvania.
- A fatal explosion at U.S. Steel's Pittsburgh-area coal-processing plant killed two workers and hospitalized 10, raising questions about the plant's future after Nippon Steel's investment.
- The explosion was so powerful that it took hours to find two missing workers beneath charred wreckage and rubble at the plant, considered the largest coking operation in North America.
- While U.S. Steel officials maintain safety is their top priority, environmental groups argue the company has prioritized fines and shareholder returns over plant safety and upgrades.
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Explosion raises questions about U.S. Steel’s fate
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