Severstal controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Sanctions and interruption of European steel trade
The European Union sanctioned majority shareholder Alexey Mordashov after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Severstal consequently stopped steel shipments to Europe, while later sanctions directly targeted the company in several jurisdictions.
2013
Vorkutinskaya mine explosion
An explosion caused a collapse at the company's Vorkutinskaya mine in northern Russia, killing 18 workers. The incident became a major safety event associated with Severstal's mining operations.