Steel Plant Explodes, Workers Get Brutal Overtime: Death Edition
At the Clairton U.S. Steel plant, two workers lost their lives after explosions rocked the huge coke factory — sending black smoke and grief into the air. Amid the tragedy, EMS Chief Matthew Brown grimly confirmed 'the death toll had risen to two.' Meanwhile, Mayor Lattanzi lamented, 'It's a tragedy that workers won't be going home to their family tonight.' And if you thought that might slow down operations, don’t be silly—the facility 'can’t shut down,' said Sen. John Fetterman. Steel industry: where going home healthy is optional.
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Nothing like a morning explosion to remind you steelworkers don’t just forge metal—they get forged by their job. 'Very grim there,' they say. It’s the kind of workday you don’t clock out from. RIP to the perks of a 'stable' career.
If the U.S. Steel plant was aiming for a smoky BBQ vibe, bad news: 'plume of black smoke' is less ‘grill master’ and more 'extreme demolition.' OSHA's probably updating its resume after this one.
Two dead, ten injured, and business as usual because nothing says 'worker safety' like explosions followed by a pep talk to keep the coke oven batteries going. Clairton’s motto: risk it for the biscuit.
Source: Axios | Published: 8/12/2025 | Author: Ryan Deto
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