One Year After Clairton Explosion | Pittsburgh News

One year after the deadly U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works explosion that killed two workers and injured eleven, the Chemical Safety Board blames a 70-year-old valve failure — compounded by unsafe water-flushing attempts and missing procedures. Families sue Nippon Steel, U.S. Steel, and valve suppliers for negligence, while U.S. Steel claims it’s strengthened safety protocols with new training and procedures. Yet advocates like the Breathe Project argue accountability remains incomplete, calling for stricter regulations and facility upgrades to stop future disasters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a27185c0391642da