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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 18-077 - Tree Trimming Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Other
A 59-year-old AGR Soldier assigned to the West Virginia Army National Guard was killed in a tree trimming mishap on 23 June 2018, in Bridgeport, WV. The Sergeant First Class was operating a chainsaw while in a tree when he was struck by a limb. He was wearing proper personal protective equipment.

PLR 18-076 - Training Mishap Claims One Soldier’s Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Other
A 25-year-old Specialist assigned to U.S. Army Reserve Command died in association with a training event conducted on 20 June 2018 on Camp Blanding, FL. The Soldier was attending the Basic Leader Course and participating in a Land Navigation Course Evaluation when he failed to report to the accountability formation at the conclusion of the evaluation. His body was found two days later following an extensive search. The USACRC is leading a centralized accident investigation into the mishap.

 

 

PLR 18-075 - AMV Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A 38-year-old Staff Sergeant assigned to the Alabama Army National Guard, Fairhope, Alabama, died in an Army motor vehicle mishap 31 May 2018 near Atmore, Alabama, at 1000 local. The Soldier was operating an M1151A1 HMMWV while towing a second M1151A1 on an interstate highway when he lost control and the vehicles overturned. A passenger in the HMMWV suffered minor injuries.

PLR 18-074 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 21-year-old Specialist assigned to 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, died in a PMV-2 mishap 7 June 2018 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, at 2047 local. The Soldier was operating his motorcycle with the right of way when he collided with a vehicle that turned into his path of travel. He was wearing PPE and had completed the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic RiderCourse.

PLR 18-073 - ATV Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Sports & Recreation
A 19-year-old Private assigned to 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado, died in an ATV mishap 2 June 2018 in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania. The Soldier, who was on leave, was found dead after having been thrown from an ATV. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Local authorities are focusing on speed and possibly alcohol as factors in the accident.
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