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About the Wrongful Death Lawsuits Filed Against U.S. Steel Over Fatal Clairton Explosion
The Aug. 11, 2025 explosion at the Clairton Coke Works killed two, injured a dozen more, and rocked an entire community. In its wake was special air quality monitoring , a Chemical Safety Board investigation , and, most recently, a $118,000 fine from OSHA. Then came the biggest news yet: A pair of wrongful death suits had been filed against U.S. Steel and two other companies. While GASP is not affiliated with the cases and has no special knowledge of them, staff reviewed
Feb 264 min read
Air Quality Violations at Clairton Coke Works Leads to More Than $359K in Stipulated Penalties for U.S. Steel
Editor’s Note: The Allegheny County Health Department periodically updates its website to include documents related to air quality enforcement actions. As part of our watchdog work, GASP monitors this webpage and reports on the air quality violations posted there. New documents uploaded this week to the Allegheny County Health Department’s website show that U.S. Steel was issued more than $359,000 in stipulated penalties for air quality violations that occurred at its Clairto
Feb 91 min read
Clairton Coke Works Explosion: What Comes Next with Air Quality (And Why We Need YOU)
Yes, public officials, the Allegheny County Health Department, regulatory and citizen monitors all confirmed that before, during, and...
Aug 14, 20253 min read
Records Request Offers New Details About July Power Outage at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works
Documents obtained through a public records request GASP submitted to the Allegheny County Health Department last month have provided new...
Aug 23, 20226 min read
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