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U.S. Steel’s Deadly Valve Flushing | Charlotte News
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A deadly blast at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works in August 2025 killed two workers and injured eleven — caused by a ruptured gas valve flushed with pressurized water. The Chemical Safety Board now demands clear written procedures for this high-risk task, revealing years of unsafe, ad hoc practices. The aging, brittle cast iron valve and workers’ proximity to gas piping worsened the disaster. This isn’t an isolated incident — the plant has a long history of accidents fueled by underinvestment and poor management, raising urgent questions about corporate accountability and worker safety.
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