Wendland 1H Well Fatal Explosion

Accident Description

Accident: Wendland 1H Well Fatal Explosion

Location: Location: Burleson County , TX

Accident Occured On: 01/29/2020 | Final Report Released On:

Accident Type: Explosion and Fire

Investigation Status: The CSB's investigation is currently underway.

On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, a gas well explosion fatally injured three contractors. The gas well was operated by Chesapeake Energy.