Wendland 1H Well Fatal Explosion
On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, a gas well explosion fatally injured three contractors. The gas well was operated by Chesapeake Energy.
Key numbers at a glance
4
Recommendations
Months to complete
Cost in millions (if known)
3
Deaths (direct)
Recommendations
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Downloadable files
https://www.csb.gov/assets/1/20/Wendland_FINAL_Report_2023-12-22.pdf?16982
https://www.csb.gov/assets/1/20/CSB_Report_Schedule_0623_v2.pdf?16932
https://www.csb.gov/assets/1/20/CSB_Report_Schedule.pdf?16814
https://www.csb.gov/investigation-closure-plan-/
https://www.csb.gov/csb-deploying-to-chesapeake-energy-in-burleson-county-tx/
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