Additional Statement on Aug. 11, 2025, Incident at U. S. Steel’s Clairton Plant

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Additional Statement on Aug. 11, 2025, Incident at U. S. Steel’s Clairton Plant

August 11, 2025

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Statement from David B. Burritt, President and Chief Executive Officer of United States Steel Corporation:

“It is with profound sadness that I share with you that the U. S. Steel colleague who had been unaccounted for has been located and confirmed deceased, following an extensive search and rescue effort. I saw first-hand the impressive search and rescue efforts today and am incredibly grateful for those on site. Our hearts are with those who are going through this unimaginably difficult time.”