On August 11, two workers died and at least 10 people were injured after multiple explosions at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant. One name, of the deceased, was released: Timothy Quinn, age 39, and father of 3, was pronounced dead at the scene of the blast at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works plant, the Allegheny County Medical. The plant makes coke from metallurgical coal for use in steel production. The process occurs in several superheated ovens known as batteries.
The Clairton facility has about 1,300 staff on site, according to US Steel. The plant, was noted for environmental concerns, but has been stabilized, according to reports. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
Bishop Mark Eckman of Diocese of Pittsburgh released a Statement of Prayer
It is with a heavy heart that I join our neighbors in mourning after the tragic explosions earlier today at the Clairton Coke Works. My deepest prayers are with the person who has died, with those who are injured, and with the workers who are still missing. I pray especially for their families, friends, co-workers, and all who are carrying heavy worry in their hearts.
We give thanks for the courage of the first responders, medical teams, and all who are working tirelessly to bring help and hope in this difficult moment.
At times like this, our faith calls us to stand together in compassion, in prayer, and in care for one another. May our parish communities be places of comfort for those who are hurting, and may the Lord grant peace to the one who has died, strength to those who mourn, and safety to all who serve.
As we serve in in faith and charity,
Bishop Mark Eckman
Diocese of Pittsburgh
https://diopitt.org/news/pastoral-statement-from-bishop-mark-eckman-re-clairton-coke-works-explosions
It is with a heavy heart that I join our neighbors in mourning after the tragic explosions earlier today at the Clairton Coke Works. My deepest prayers are with the person who has died, with those who are injured, and with the workers who are still missing. I pray especially for their families, friends, co-workers, and all who are carrying heavy worry in their hearts.
We give thanks for the courage of the first responders, medical teams, and all who are working tirelessly to bring help and hope in this difficult moment.
At times like this, our faith calls us to stand together in compassion, in prayer, and in care for one another. May our parish communities be places of comfort for those who are hurting, and may the Lord grant peace to the one who has died, strength to those who mourn, and safety to all who serve.
As we serve in in faith and charity,
Bishop Mark Eckman
Diocese of Pittsburgh
https://diopitt.org/news/pastoral-statement-from-bishop-mark-eckman-re-clairton-coke-works-explosions
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