This is suspicious. While it could be totally benign, it comes at a time when Trump is adding tariffs on imported steel. Instead, he wants to use US produced steel. How many days/months before this steel mill is back producing? Granite City Steel (IL) is going like gang busters.

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Blast at Clairton Coke Works near Pittsburgh prompts emergency response with multiple injuries reported

By Stephen Sorace, Greg Wehner

An explosion at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh killed two people as rescuers raced to help dozens of people injured or trapped under the rubble on Monday.

The blast happened at two of the coke oven batteries just before 11 a.m. at the Clairton Coke Works.

Earlier in the day, there were two people believed to be unaccounted for because of possible entrapment, but officials said during a press conference on Monday afternoon that only one person remained unaccounted for.

Allegheny County Emergency Services confirmed on Monday night that a second person had died in connection with the explosion earlier in the day.

Of the 10 people who were transported to area hospitals to be treated for injuries, five are in critical but stable condition, and five were treated and released.

There were multiple individuals injured and treated on the scene, officials added, though an exact number has not been provided.

Officials said multiple people have been treated for injuries, though their current status was not immediately known.

"Our top priority is the safety and wellbeing of our employees and the environment. We are working closely with relevant authorities to investigate the cause of the incident and will provide additional updates as they become available," David B. Burritt, President and Chief Executive Officer of United States Steel Corporation said. "Nearly 1,300 dedicated men and women work at the Clairton Plant each day, performing their jobs with the utmost safety. During times like this, U. S. Steel employees come together to extend their love, prayers, and support to everyone affected."

Shapiro later provided an update about the explosions at the facility.

"Multiple explosions occurred today at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works in Clairton, PA. Since then, my Administration has been in constant contact with labor leaders and local officials, and I’ve spoken with @ACE_Innamorato to reiterate that the Commonwealth is here to provide any resources needed," the governor wrote.