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Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

About Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

PLRs are intended to be used as an engagement tool for leaders to discuss the hazards and trends impacting Soldier safety and readiness. A PLR contains only basic information, as the investigation is ongoing, but provides sufficient background to allow leaders an opportunity to communicate risk at the Soldier level.

 

PLR 24-032 – On-Duty Sports, Recreations and Physical Training Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Sports & Recreation

A 38-year-old Second Lieutenant assigned to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, died in an on-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishap on the installation at local. While attending the Chaplain Basic Officer Leader Course, the Soldier fell back during an ability group run and passed out. He was breathing and had a pulse when on-site cadre notified emergency medical services (EMS). EMS arrived, connected a heart monitor and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The Soldier was transported to the local hospital and pronounced dead upon arrival.

Since , the Army has lost an average of one Soldier a year to on-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishaps. This was the third on-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishap of FY24 and above the number of on-duty sports, recreation and physical training fatalities from this time last year.

 

 

PLR 24-025 – On-Duty Sports, Recreations and Physical Training Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Sports & Recreation

A 50-year-old Active Guard Reserve Sergeant First Class assigned to the U.S. Army Reserves, Whitehall, Ohio, died in an on-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishap in Whitehall at local. The Soldier collapsed while playing basketball for unit physical training. Gym staff notified 911 and the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) fire department, emergency medical services and security responded to the scene. Lifesaving measures were unsuccessful. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for DSCC to release its final report.

Since , the Army has lost an average of one Soldier a year to on-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishaps. This was the second on-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishap of FY24 and above the number of on-duty sports, recreation and physical training fatalities from this time last year.

 

 

PLR 23-112 - Off-Duty Sports, Recreation and Physical Training Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Sports & Recreation
A 59-year-old Major General assigned to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, died in an off-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishap 25 July 2023 in Havre de Grace, Maryland, at 1920 local. The Soldier was reportedly involved in a privately owned, single-engine plane crash.

Since 2018, the Army has lost an average of 11 Soldiers a year to off-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishaps. This was the ninth off-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishap of FY23 and above the number of off-duty sports, recreation and physical training fatalities from this time last year.

 

 

PLR 23-098 – Off-Duty Sports, Recreations and Physical Training Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Sports & Recreation
A 34-year-old Specialist assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, died in an off-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishap 2 September 2023 in Anchorage, Alaska, at 1400 local. The Soldier was hiking with several other Soldiers from his unit when he accidentally fell off a cliff. He was airlifted to Providence Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Since 2018, the Army has lost an average of 11 Soldiers a year to off-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishaps. This was the eighth off-duty sports, recreation and physical training fatality of FY23 and above the number of off-duty sports, recreation and physical training fatalities from this time last year.

Safety tip

Cliff Safety
  • Take your time and watch your step – Be careful and watch where you are walking, especially on slippery areas or near cliffs. Stick to dry paths and solid rock areas with good footing.

  • Don’t get too distracted – Pay attention when taking photos, videos or just looking at the scenery. Watch your step. There will often be uneven ground, holes, bumps on rocks and stumps near the cliff’s edge. Tripping can cause a fall as easily as slipping.

  • Only use the designated paths – Take notice of any warning signs and fences in place, be responsible and don’t take any unnecessary risks.

  • Make sure that you are properly equipped for walking along paths – Remember to wear sturdy shoes or boots and check the weather forecast. Carry a fully charged mobile phone and tell someone where you are going and what time you will be home.

  • Do not attempt to climb up or down cliffs – Unless you are properly equipped and trained to do so, do not attempt to climb cliffs as a shortcut back to the top.

  • Keep your dog on a lead near cliffs – If your dog picks up the scent of an animal or hears something on the ledge below, it doesn’t take much for them to follow their nose. Above all, if your dog does fall down a cliff, do not attempt to rescue it yourself. Nine times out of ten your dog will rescue itself and return to you alive, but, tragically, some owners do not.

  • Stay away from the bottom of cliffs – When standing at the bottom of a cliff, we always advise people that they should not stand less than the height of the cliff away. That means that if the cliff is 25 meters high, don’t go closer than 25 meters toward it.

  • Source: Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

 

 

PLR 23-096 – On-Duty Sports, Recreations and Physical Training Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Sports & Recreation
A 25-year-old Private First Class assigned to Fort Stewart, Georgia, died in an on-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishap 2 September 2023 at 1145 local. The Soldier was conducting cardiovascular PT and collapsed of heat exhaustion with a core temperature of 107 degrees. He was evacuated to a local medical center, then later to Savannah, Georgia, for specialized care, where he died.

Since 2018, the Army has lost an average of one Soldier a year to on-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishaps. This was the third on-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishap of FY23 and below the number of on-duty sports, recreation and physical training fatalities from this time last year.
 

 

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