USW Response to Explosion at Clairton Coke Works

Contact: Jess Kamm, jkamm@usw.org

(Pittsburgh) – The following statement was made by USW District 10 Director Bernie Hall in response to the August 11th explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works:

“The USW has occupational health and safety experts and other representatives on the ground at the Clairton Works assessing the situation and aiding our members. While we are still determining the scope of the tragedy, we are aware that multiple workers are receiving medical treatment for their injuries. In the coming days, we will work with the appropriate authorities to ensure a thorough investigation and to see that our members get the support they need.”

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The USW represents 850,000 workers in North America employed in many industries that include metals, mining, rubber, chemicals, paper, oil refining, the service, public and health care sectors and higher education. For more information: www.usw.org.