Workers trapped after explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania
An explosion occurred at the Clairton Coke Works, a US Steel plant located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, resulting in dozens of injuries and some workers trapped under rubble. The cause of the explosion, which happened just before 11 a.m., remains unknown. The incident sent black smoke into the sky and prompted a response from local authorities, including state officials such as governor Josh Shapiro, Representative summer Lee, and Senator John Fetterman, who were monitoring the situation and offering assistance. The Clairton plant is the largest coking operation in North America, and a previous similar incident happened earlier in the year causing injuries. The scene remains active, with emergency responders working on-site.
Workers trapped after explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania
An explosion rocked a US Steel plant near Pittsburgh on Monday, injuring dozens of people and leaving some trapped under the rubble. The cause of the disaster is unknown.
There are no confirmed deaths from the incident, which first responders were alerted to just before 11 a.m. The explosion sent black smoke into the Pennsylvania sky.
The plant, Clairton Coke Works, is located about 10 miles south of Pittsburgh in Clairton, Pennsylvania. The facility is considered the largest coking operation in North America.
Local news outlet WTAE spoke to someone near the scene at the time of the explosion.
“Felt like thunder. Shook the scaffold, shook my chest, then shook the building. Then we saw the smoke coming up from the steel mill,” Zachary Buday said.
Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) and Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) said they are aware of and monitoring the incident.
“My Administration is in touch with local officials in Clairton, PA as they respond to an explosion at US Steel Clairton Coke Works plant this morning,” Shapiro wrote on social media.
“@PEMAHQ and @PAStatePolice are in touch with first responders and have offered all assistance. The scene is still active, and folks nearby should follow the direction of local authorities. Please join Lori and me in praying for the Clairton community,” he added.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) said he was on the scene and was “keeping those injured and all who are impacted in my thoughts right now.” He said dozens had been injured, and at least one person was unaccounted for.
Sources told KDKA-TV the explosion originated inside the “reversing room” of the 13/15 battery. The room acts as a mechanical regulator, ensuring that coal bakes evenly in the oven.
An explosion-like incident occurred in February at the plant, leaving two workers injured. A problem with a battery at the plant led to a “buildup of combustible material” that ignited, causing an audible “boom.”
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Pennsylvania, often referred to as “steel country,” is one of the top steel producers in the United States.
The Washington Examiner contacted the Allegheny County government and police, but received no response.
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