Coke Works Explosion: Faulty Valve Cited as Cause | JQJO

A deadly explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works on Monday, killing two and injuring ten, is preliminarily linked to a faulty gas valve. U.S. Steel's statement suggests a valve failure during planned maintenance, releasing coke oven gas which ignited. Investigations are ongoing, involving U.S. Steel, state and federal agencies. Clairton's mayor expressed surprise at the speed of the preliminary findings, while others await further information and a full investigation.