CCTV reporters visited a factory in Pennsylvania, USA, where two people were killed in an explosion. There were many accidents before.

　　An explosion occurred at a factory near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the morning of the 11th, killing two people.

　　CCTV reporter Liu Xu:Behind me is a factory of American steel company that exploded on the 11th. When the explosion occurred, people within a few kilometers nearby heard the thunderous explosion and saw the smoke that covered the sky. On the morning of the 12th local time, we came here for a visit. Through the picture behind me, we can see that there are very clear burnt marks in the factory. The fire department is still cleaning up, and relevant departments are also conducting preliminary investigations. It is reported that the factory is in stable condition at present.

　　On the 12th, Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro said that the current priority is still to carry out safety clean-up work and provide assistance to the families of the victims. At the same time, they also asked American steel companies to assist in the investigation.

　　According to American media reports, the factory involved is the largest coking plant in North America, employing about thousands of workers. The factory had explosion accidents in 2009 and 2010, which caused casualties and long-term pollution problems.

　　CCTV reporter Liu Xu:After this explosion, local trade unions and people called for a comprehensive investigation. Environmental organizations also said that,The explosion is not an isolated incident, but a continuation of the lack of safety and supervision, and it requires an immediate assessment of whether the factory can continue to operate.

　　Local residents hope to thoroughly investigate the factory explosion.

　　CCTV reporters found that some houses were hit by the explosion not far from the factory.

　　CCTV reporter Liu Xu:It can be seen that the house was damaged by the impact of the explosion. This is a house made of Shi Zhuan and cement. In front of the porch, you can see obvious cracks.

　　The owner of this house is Adrian. She has lived here for more than 20 years. In her memory, there are production safety accidents in this factory every few months, which makes people living here feel very unsafe. In her daughter’s memory, this explosion is the fourth safety accident this year.

　　Adrian, a resident near the factory:At about 10: 45, I heard a huge explosion. My house shook violently, the whole house shook and the bed shook. I jumped up. I thought a car had hit my house. I came out to see that there was no car, so I went to see the alarm and found a 911 call coming in, saying that there was an explosion in the factory below. Then I drove down to have a look and saw a lot of smoke.

　　Adrian said that this explosion is likely to be the same as before, and the final investigation results will once again conceal many real situations. As a resident living near the factory, she is often affected by factory safety accidents, which she can’t accept.

　　Adrian, a resident near the factory:This industry often hides the truth of many accidents. I don’t think companies will tell us the truth. I know they won’t. Companies hide many things, including American steel companies, and will only tell us what we want to hear.

　　Adrian’s daughter doesn’t live near the factory, but she is not surprised by the explosion. She just wants an answer, how to learn a lesson and avoid such a safety accident again.

　　Adrian’s daughter Tracy:I’ve always been worried because this industry is accompanied by risks. When these factories are built near residential areas, the risk is higher, and even there is the risk of chemical pollution. The whole community is worried about the impact, which is what I have been worried about. I think it is the most important thing how we can avoid such safety accidents from happening again.