Nippon Steel’s deal with U.S. Steel is in the news as US plans to close Granite City plant after Nippon’s recent buyout deal—big shakeup in US steel.
A blast at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works in Pennsylvania killed two workers and injured 11 others. OSHA fined the company over $118,000, citing inadequate safety procedures and record-keeping. The incident follows a history of accidents and community concerns about pollution, amid ongoing legal and safety investigations.