Summary
An explosion at the U.S. Steel plant in Clairton, Pennsylvania, killed at least one person and injured 10 others. Emergency crews are searching for one missing person as investigations into the cause of the explosion continue. Local residents nearby are advised to stay indoors as a precaution.
Key Facts
- Explosions occurred at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant around 11 am on Monday.
- At least one person died, and 10 people were injured and taken to hospitals.
- Crews are searching for one person who is still missing as of Monday afternoon.
- The explosions happened at coke oven batteries 13 and 14.
- Clairton Coke Works is a major coking factory where coal is turned into coke for steelmaking.
- Local residents within a mile of the plant are advised to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed.
- Air quality monitors have not detected pollution above federal standards but precautions are being taken.
- Officials are continuing to investigate the cause of the explosions.
