Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a recent explosion at a steel plant in Pennsylvania, highlighting the plant's history of safety issues and environmental violations, as well as the implications of a recent acquisition by Nippon Steel Corporation which aims to invest significantly in the facility [3][5][8]. Group 1: Incident Overview - An explosion occurred at the Clairton Coke Works, a major coke plant in Pennsylvania, resulting in at least 2 deaths and multiple injuries [3][4]. - The explosion happened around 10:51 AM, leading to a fire and subsequent rescue operations for those trapped [3][4]. - The plant has a history of accidents, including a fatal incident in 2009 and another explosion in 2010 that injured numerous workers [5][6]. Group 2: Environmental and Safety Concerns - The Clairton Coke Works has faced multiple lawsuits and fines due to environmental violations, including a significant incident in 2018 that led to illegal emissions for 102 days [6]. - The plant has consistently violated the Clean Air Act, with the EPA reporting violations in every quarter over the past 12 quarters [6]. - Local health authorities have advised residents near the plant to stay indoors and take precautions following the explosion [6]. Group 3: Financial and Investment Context - The plant has suffered from long-term underinvestment, with a previous plan for over $1 billion in upgrades canceled in 2021 [8]. - Nippon Steel Corporation has acquired U.S. Steel and plans to invest $11 billion across U.S. steel plants, including $2.4 billion specifically for the Clairton facility by 2028 [8]. - This acquisition is seen as a potential turnaround for U.S. Steel, which has struggled with funding for years [8].

美国钢铁公司在宾夕法尼亚州匹兹堡市附近的一家工厂11日上午发生爆炸。 据媒体报道，美国钢铁公司在宾夕法尼亚州匹兹堡市附近的一家工厂11日上午发生爆炸。工厂所在的阿 勒格尼县官员说，爆炸已造成至少2人死亡、1人下落不明，另有10人被送往医院，其中5人经治疗后出 院，另外5人情况危急但稳定。 阿勒格尼县紧急服务部门称，该工厂于当地时间10时51分左右起火，随后发生爆炸，一些人被困在废墟 下。紧急服务部门随后展开搜救工作。 宾夕法尼亚州州长夏皮罗在社交媒体上发文说，该工厂当天发生多起爆炸，受伤员工已被送往当地医院 接受治疗。搜救工作仍在进行中。 "感觉就像打雷一样。"现场附近的建筑工人布迪（Zachary Buday）对媒体表示："脚手架震动了，我的 胸口也震动了，大楼也震动了。然后我们看到钢厂冒出浓烟，综合起来，感觉好像发生了什么不好的事 情。" 美国钢铁公司执行副总裁兼首席制造官巴克西索 (Scott Buckiso) 表示，目前尚不清楚克莱顿焦化厂发生 爆炸的原因。他还称，与爆炸有关的两座焦炉在生产力和安全性方面状况良好，目前均以关闭。该公司 总裁兼首席执行官伯里特（David B. Burritt）则表示： ...

当地时间8月11日上午，美国钢铁公司（U.S. Steel）位于宾夕法尼亚州克莱尔顿（Clairton）的焦化厂发 生爆炸，造成至少1人死亡、10人受伤，另有1人失踪。目前，厂区已恢复稳定。 爆炸发生于上午10时50分左右，地点位于匹兹堡东南约15英里处的克莱尔顿焦化厂（Clairton Coke Works）。 该厂曾在2018年平安夜发生灾难性火灾，由坠落的喷淋管击断输油管引发，导致压缩机吸入高度易燃气 体并引发持续三个月的有毒气体燃烧。当时卫生官员建议附近22个市镇居民尽量避免外出。2010年该厂 也发生过一次爆炸，造成20名工人受伤。 今年，在日本制铁（Nippon Steel）收购美国钢铁公司的计划中，蒙谷工厂预计将获得超过20亿美元的 设备升级与维修投资。若交易失败，蒙谷钢厂可能会被关闭。而此次事故或将为交易和投资前景带来新 的不确定性。 美国化学品安全委员会（U.S. Chemical Safety Board）已派出调查团队赶赴现场。根据行业惯例，焦化 过程中会在高温高压下提取煤炭中的甲烷等烃类化合物，美国钢铁公司会回收焦炉煤气用于再次生产或 为蒙谷钢厂其他环节供能。事故具体原因与此流程是否相 ...