US EditionExplosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves 1 dead, dozens hurt or trapped under rubble
ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUG 11 – Rescue efforts continue after a massive explosion at the largest U.S. coke plant; at least one worker killed and dozens injured, officials said.
- Near Pittsburgh, the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works plant experienced multiple explosions, causing one death and injuring dozens as rescue efforts continue, cause remains unclear.
- Prior to the explosion, U.S. Steel settled a 2017 lawsuit for $8.5 million and last year agreed to spend $19.5 million on upgrades and $5 million on air quality efforts.
- Allegheny County Emergency Services reported injured employees transported to hospitals, with at least two unaccounted for under the rubble, as rescue efforts continue.
- Residents within 1 mile were advised to stay indoors and set HVAC systems to recirculate, while Allegheny Health Network treated nine patients and UPMC Mercy Hospital treated two.
- U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt said the cause remains unclear as local authorities work with the company to investigate, with full cooperation pledged.
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