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： ...