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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 18-037 - Weapons Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Military Weapons
A Soldier assigned to 75th Ranger Regiment, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, died in a weapons firing mishap 31 January 2018 at 1812 local at Camp Rilea, Oregon. The Soldier was struck by a discharged round during a small-arms magazine change drill. The USACRC is leading an investigation into the accident.

PLR 18-036 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A Captain assigned to U.S. Army Europe at Clay Kaserne died 24 January 2018 following a PMV-4 mishap in Wiesbaden, Germany, at 1805 local. The Soldier was traveling on a highway in a borrowed subcompact vehicle in light-rain conditions when he reportedly lost control and was struck by a bus traveling the same direction. The Soldier was evacuated to a hospital but passed away from his injuries.

ENGAGEMENT TIPS:

  • Conduct individual risk management. Continuously monitor conditions and make adjustments as necessary.

  • Adjust your speed for the conditions. Remember that posted speed limits are for ideal weather and road conditions.

  • Brief hazardous locations on local area roads where previous accidents have occurred.

  • When operating a borrowed PMV, ensure you are familiar with the vehicle’s handling characteristics before taking to the road.

  • When driving a mini or micro vehicle, such as a Smart car, use extra focus on the road and always drive defensively. Remember, you are operating one of the smallest vehicles on the road, which could be a disadvantage in the event of an accident.

PLR 18-035 - Parachuting Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Parachute
A Master Sergeant assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, died in a parachuting mishap 24 January 2018 at 1000 local in Eloy, Arizona. The Soldier's parachute reportedly failed to fully deploy and he struck the ground.

PLR 18-034 - Aviation Mishap Claims Two Soldiers' Lives

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Aviation
A First Lieutenant and a Chief Warrant Officer 2 assigned to 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado, died in an AH-64E mishap 20 January 2018 at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California, at 0017 local. The crew was conducting a training flight under night vision systems in support of rotational training when their aircraft crashed.

ANALYZE IT: https://safety.army.mil/ShrinkLink/163

TRAIN IT: https://safety.army.mil/ON-DUTY/Aviation/ASOToolbox.aspx

PLR 18-033 - Army Motor Vehicle Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A Specialist assigned to the Florida Army National Guard died in an Army Motor Vehicle mishap 19 January 2018 in Sebring, Florida, at 1156 local. The Soldier’s unit was conducting a vehicle convoy from the Miramar Readiness Center to Avon Park Bombing Range when three M1120 LHS trucks were involved in a chain-reaction crash. Five other Soldiers were evacuated to local hospitals.

ANALYZE IT: https://safety.army.mil/ShrinkLink/163

TRAIN IT: https://safety.army.mil/ON-DUTY/DriversTrainingToolbox.aspx
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