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…

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How is Mesothelioma Diagnosed?

Signs and symptoms of mesothelioma mimic several other types of diseases, so diagnosing this deadly cancer can be challenging. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer in the thin layer of tissue that covers most of your internal organs. It most often occurs in the lung or abdominal tissue. Signs and Symptoms Pleural Mesothelioma (lung tissue) Chest…

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