Search and Rescue Efforts Continue at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works
Emergency teams continue their search at the site of a devastating explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works near Pittsburgh. One worker remains missing, with rescuers believing they know the general location where he is trapped amid a collapsed section of the mill following the blast. His current condition is unknown. Meanwhile, another employee has been rescued from the debris, fueling hope that the remaining individual might still be alive.
Details of the Incident
The incident has resulted in one confirmed fatality and at least ten injuries. The explosion occurred shortly before 11:00 a.m. Monday in the vicinity of the plant's coke batteries.
Victim Identification
The deceased has been identified as 39-year-old Timothy Quinn. The explosion affected the area around the plant's coke batteries, leading to multiple injuries and a search for the missing worker.
About Clairton Coke Works
Clairton Coke Works is part of the Mon Valley Works complex along the Monongahela River, which includes four steel mills. These facilities were central to a merger between U....