In the last five years, U.S. Steel has paid more than $10 million in penalties for violations of the Clean Air Act at Clairton.

Channel 11 spoke exclusively with United Steelworkers Local 1557 Vice President Richard Tikey, sharing his reaction to new details in the investigation into the deadly explosion at the Clairton Coke Works.

The U.S. Steel plant in Clairton, Pa., where an explosion killed two workers and injured 10 on Monday, has a history of maintenance issues, explosions and environmental violations.

Gwaley called DeHosse, who owns Sparkles by Shell, a Monongahela-based screen print and embroidery business. They are now selling T-shirts, hoodies, and yard signs with the words “Clairton Strong” to raise money for the steelworkers impacted by the explosion.

Authorities on Thursday identified the second person who was killed in an explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works Monday. Steven Menefee, 52, died at the steel plant Monday, authorities said. The explosion at Clairton Coke Works,

Clairton, Pennsylvania was rocked Tuesday by an explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works. Clairton Mayor Richard Lattanzi reflects on the sad day.

A team from the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board was in Clairton on Wednesday conducting its own independent investigation of the fatal explosion inside the Clairton Coke Plant.Wednesday was day one of the agency’s investigation.