Don Furko is a mechanical maintenance planner who this week reached his 25th anniversary at the plant. He was working in a different area with the blast took place.

The explosion, followed by several smaller blasts, could be felt in the nearby community and prompted county officials to warn residents to stay away from the scene so emergency workers could respond.

Two workers died and at least 10 people were injured after multiple explosions at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant.