U.S. Steel Draws Hefty Fine For Air Pollution Violations

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Allegheny County Health Department has fined U.S. Steel $458,225 for pollution control violations at the Clairton Coke Works during the first quarter of 2022.

In accordance with the department's agreement reached with U.S. Steel in June 2019, 90 percent of penalties ($412,402.50) will be paid to the Community Benefit Trust for impacted communities. The remaining 10 percent ($45,822.50) will be paid to the Clean Air Fund.

In March 2022, the department fined U.S. Steel $859,300 for violations that occurred at the Clairton Coke Works during the last three quarters of 2021.