Government
Clairton Coke Works: Investigations, OSHA Fines, and Ongoing Safety Concerns After the Deadly Explosion
The months following last summer’s tragic explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works have brought federal investigations, regulatory citations, labor concerns, and renewed scrutiny to one of Western Pennsylvania’s most prominent industrial facilities. On Aug. 11, 2025, an explosion tore through an area between Batteries 13 and 14 at the 392-acre plant along the…
Read MoreFDA Withdraws Talc Asbestos Testing Rule, Raising Safety and Legal Concerns
FDA Withdraws Talc Asbestos Testing Rule, Raising Safety and Legal Concerns The recent decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to withdraw its proposed rule requiring standardized testing for asbestos in talc-based cosmetics has caused concerns among public health advocates, consumer protection organizations, and legal experts. For decades, asbestos contamination in talc has been…
Read MoreCongress Reintroduces the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025
In March 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a landmark decision to ban chrysotile asbestos, the most widely used type of asbestos in the United States. This was celebrated by public health advocates, victims’ families, and organizations that have fought for decades to eliminate asbestos. While this was a big win for these…
Read MoreAsbestos Exposure in Port Allegany
At Goldberg, Persky & White P.C., we have represented thousands of individuals who were unknowingly exposed to asbestos on the job. One area with a particularly troubling history is Port Allegany, Pennsylvania, where two major industrial sites—Pierce Glass (also known over the years as Ball Glass, Saint-Gobain, and Ardagh Glass) and Pittsburgh Corning have been…
Read MoreTrump Administration Backs Down from Rewriting Biden-Era Asbestos Ban
After a wave of criticism from public health advocates, environmental groups, and political leaders, the Trump Administration has reversed its decision to rewrite the Biden-era ban on chrysotile asbestos. This announcement ends weeks of uncertainty over whether the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would weaken or delay one of the most significant chemical safety actions in…
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