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Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

MEDIA Preliminary Loss Reports

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 19-025 - AMV Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A Specialist assigned to Operation Atlantic Resolve died in an Army motor vehicle mishap 13 January 2019 at the Grafenwohr Training Area, Germany, during wash rack operations. The Soldier was standing to the rear side of a Light Equipment Transporter trailer when the vehicle began to reposition. The Soldier was pinned beneath the trailer axle and sustained fatal injuries as a result. The USACRC is leading a safety investigation into the mishap.

PLR 19-024 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A 20-year-old Specialist assigned to 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia, died from injuries he suffered in a PMV-4 mishap 7 January 2019 near Newnan, Georgia, at 2215 local. The Soldier was traveling on the interstate when his vehicle left the road and crashed for unknown reasons. He was evacuated to a hospital and died three days later following removal from life support equipment.

PLR 19-023 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A 19-year-old Private First Class assigned to the XVIII Airborne Corps, with assignment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, died in a PMV-4 mishap 5 January 2019 near Kent, Washington, at 1825 local. The Soldier was traveling southbound on an interstate highway when his vehicle crashed.

PLR 19-022 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A 25-year-old Corporal assigned to I Corps, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, died in a PMV-4 mishap 28 December 2018 in El Dorado Hills, California, at 2130 local. The Soldier was operating his vehicle off-road when it overturned.

PLR 19-021 - POW Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Privately Owned Weapons
A 20-year-old Private First Class assigned to 101st Airborne Division (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Kentucky, died in privately owned weapon mishap 27 December 2018 in Clarksville, Tennessee, at 2045 local. The Soldier was visiting a private residence when he picked up a semi-automatic pistol that did not have a magazine inserted. While handling the weapon, a round discharged and struck the Soldier. Alcohol was reported as being involved in the mishap.

  • Firearms are designed to be deadly weapons and alcohol can have an adverse impact on your physical and mental balance. Never mix alcohol and weapons, and always THINK weapons safety!

  • Treat every weapon as if it is loaded.

  • Handle every weapon with care.

  • Identify the target before you fire.

  • Never point the muzzle at anything you don’t intend to shoot.

  • Keep the weapon on safe and your finger off the trigger until you intend to fire.
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