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U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works will resume operations at battery No. 13 on Thursday, nearly six months after fatal explosions killed two workers on August 11. The explosions occurred during maintenance preparation, with investigations highlighting a ruptured valve that released flammable gas.

Since the incident, the battery has been on 'hot idle' for repairs and checks. Production of coke is expected to restart on Friday, with ongoing focus on safety and emissions control. U.S. Steel has communicated with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding the restart.