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Gas valve failure led to fatal Clairton explosion

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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
Gas valve failure during routine maintenance work may have led to fatal explosion, US Steel says
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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US Steel's deadly Clairton plant blast caused by gas valve failure
Gas valve failure during maintenance work may have led to fatal explosion at Pennsylvania plant
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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U.S. Steel Plant Explosion May Have Occurred While Flushing Gas Valve
Mobile units to monitor air quality around Clairton Coke Works following deadly explosion

Officials: 2 dead, 10 injured after explosions at US Steel Clairton Coke plant

Pittsburgh Action News 4 has confirmed at least two people have died and nine others have been injured after multiple explosions occurred at the U.S. Clairton Coke plant in Pennsylvania.

The ballad of Clairton: an all American City in mourning

Clairton, Pennsylvania was rocked Tuesday by an explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works. Clairton Mayor Richard Lattanzi reflects on the sad day.

Massive rescue effort led to pulling workers from debris of Pennsylvania steel plant explosion

Allegheny County Emergency Services said a fire at the plant in Clairton started late Monday morning. Officials said they had not isolated the cause of the blast.
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