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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 18-082 - Army Combat Vehicle Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A 21-year-old Specialist assigned to 75th Field Artillery Brigade, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, died in an Army combat vehicle mishap 13 July 2018 at Fort Sill, at 1330 local. The Soldier was performing ground-guide procedures when he became entrapped between the M270 (MLRS) being ground guided and another M270 (MLRS).

  • Ground guides should never position themselves directly in front of or
    behind the vehicle they are ground guiding.

  • Operators should stop the vehicle immediately if they lose sight of the
    ground guide.

  • For more tips and information, see https://safety.army.mil/ON-DUTY/
    Government-Motor-Vehicle/Ground-Guiding


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 18-067 - Army Motor Vehicle Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A Private assigned to the Tennessee Army National Guard died in an Army motor vehicle mishap 7 May 2018 at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California, at 0530 local. The Soldier was attempting to connect a HEMTT and a fuel pod trailer when she was pinned between them. The USACRC is leading a centralized accident investigation into the incident.

  • Use ground guides when operating in congested areas and while backing.
  • Remind operators to immediately stop the vehicle if they lose sight of the ground guide.
  • Remind Soldiers to never place themselves between a vehicle that is in operation and a stationary object unless it is properly chocked.

PLR 18-060 - Tactical Vehicle Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A Private assigned to 7th Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, died in a tactical vehicle mishap 10 April 2018 at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California, at 2100 local. The Soldier was sleeping beside his assigned vehicle when a Stryker that was being positioned for parking struck him and another Solider. The second Soldier suffered non-life threatening injuries. The USACRC is leading a centralized accident investigation into the mishap.


PLR 18-054 - AMV Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A 30-year-old Sergeant with the Illinois Army National Guard died in an Army motor vehicle mishap 25 March 2018 in Rockford, Illinois, at 1115 local. The Soldier was a passenger in an M997 HMMWV that overturned on an interstate during a unit convoy operation from an inactive duty training location to home station. The passenger and driver were both reportedly wearing their restraints and personal protective equipment but suffered serious injuries. The passenger later died at a local hospital.

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