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2nd person killed in Clairton Coke Works explosion identified

US Steel plant explosion shakes Clairton community

CLAIRTON, Pa. — The second person killed in Monday’s deadly explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works has been identified.

Steven Menefee, 52, of Clairton, died in the industrial incident at the steel plant, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The explosion also killed Timothy Quinn and injured 10 others, three of whom were still being treated at UPMC Mercy Wednesday.

>>> PHOTOS: Explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Works Plant <<<

An unknown number of people were treated at the scene.

United Steelworkers Local 1557 has set up a GoFundMe campaign to support the families of those who died or were injured. Click here to donate.

>>> U.S. Steel CEO says Clairton Coke Works is now safe; nothing indicated problems before explosion <<<

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