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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 19-008 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 40-year-old Sergeant assigned to 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, died in a PMV-2 mishap 7 November 2018 in Bunnlevel, North Carolina, at 1800 local. The Soldier was reportedly operating a motorcycle at a high rate of speed when he exited the roadway and struck a pole. He was wearing personal protective equipment and had completed the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic RiderCourse.

ENGAGEMENT TIPS:

  • In 2016, 33 percent of all motorcycle riders involved in fatal crashes were speeding, compared
    to 19 percent for passenger car drivers, 15 percent for light truck drivers and 7 percent for large
    truck drivers.

  • Per vehicle miles traveled in 2016, motorcyclist fatalities occurred nearly 28 times more frequently
    than passenger car occupant fatalities in traffic crashes.

  • Of motorcycle riders who died in single-vehicle crashes in 2016, 37 percent were alcohol impaired.

PLR 19-007 - ACV Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A 23-year-old Specialist assigned to 7th Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, died in an Army combat vehicle mishap 4 November 2018 on the installation at 0629 local. The Soldier was resting against his assault pack when a Stryker mortar carrier backed up and pinned him to the ground. Medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. The USACRC is leading a safety investigation into the mishap.

ENGAGEMENT TIPS:

  • Ensure vehicle operators do a thorough walkaround the vehicle prior to moving it.

  • Proper use of a ground guide will prevent Soldiers from being run over by or pinned between vehicles.

PLR 19-006 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 20-year-old Private assigned to 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, died in a PMV-2 mishap 3 November 2018 near Kapolei, Hawaii, at 2315 local. The Soldier was reportedly negotiating a curve while operating a motorcycle when he presumably lost control and struck a guardrail. He was wearing all required PPE but pronounced dead at the scene.

PLR 19-005 - AMV Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A Specialist assigned to 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, died in an Army motor vehicle mishap on the installation 22 October 2018 at 0512 local. The Soldier was driving an M978A2 HEMTT fuel tanker, supporting gunnery operations under limited visibility, when the vehicle overturned at a sharp bend on a dirt road. The assistant driver sustained non-fatal injuries and returned to duty. The USACRC is leading a safety investigation into the mishap.

PLR 19-004 - Swimming Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Sports & Recreation
A Private First Class assigned to Joint Task Force-Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, died following a swimming mishap 16 October 2018 at Cable Beach, Guantanamo Bay, at 1300 local. The Soldier reportedly was overcome by the current while swimming in coastal waters with other Soldiers. He was in Title-10/activated status.
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