Protecting our workers and communities after U.S. Steel Clairton explosion August 18, 2025

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Matt Shorraw, Policy and Program Coordinator, PSR Pennsylvania | The Tribune-Review

Coke ovens and the batteries that power them are some of the most hazardous industrial systems on Earth. They operate at extreme heat, use volatile gases and can explode with deadly force if something goes wrong. The men and women who work around them face constant exposure to intense heat, toxic fumes and the ever-present risk of catastrophic failure.

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