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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 18-004 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
An Alaska Army National Guard Specialist died 14 October 2017 in Hope Junction, Alaska. The Soldier was traveling to her inactive-duty training station when a vehicle crossed the centerline and struck her SUV head-on. The Soldier was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

TRAIN IT: https://safety.army.mil

PLR 18-003 - Bicycling Accident Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Sports & Recreation
A Sergeant First Class assigned to 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia, died 9 October 2017 at 0700 local on the installation. The Soldier was riding a hand-cranked trike on a public roadway near the installation gate when he was struck from behind by a Toyota Prius. He died from his injuries during transport to Winn Army Community Hospital on Fort Stewart. The Soldier was wearing a helmet and bright clothing, but his cycle had no lighting or reflective markings.

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

TRAIN IT: http://bikeleague.org/content/rules-road-0

PLR 18-002 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A California Army National Guard Specialist died 7 October 2017 in Roseville, California. The Soldier was thrown from his motorcycle after striking the rear end of an SUV. The Soldier was in Active-Duty Special Work Status at the time of his death.

ANALYZE IT: https://safety.army.mil/Portals/0/Documents/STATISTICS/Standard/weeklystats.pdf

TRAIN IT: https://safety.army.mil/ShrinkLink/162

PLR 18-001 - Army Operated Vehicle Mishap Claims Two Soldiers' Lives

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
Two Privates assigned to 193rd Infantry Brigade, TRADOC, Fort Jackson, South Carolina, died 6 October 2017 on Fort Jackson. The Soldiers were conducting a foot march when an Army Operated Vehicle struck them. Seven other Soldiers were injured in the mishap. The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center is currently investigating the accident.

ANALYZE IT: https://safety.army.mil/Portals/0/Documents/STATISTICS/Standard/weeklystats.pdf

TRAIN IT: https://safety.army.mil/
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