RedactedNarrative: Subject had built up transom with wood on top to lift motor for shallow water operation.  Wood was insufficiently attached.  He had removed engine cover and did not replace it before cranking motor and leaving ramp.  Motor struck submerged object and came up into boat with operator being struck in arm by flywheel.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pearl River
NearestCityTown: Bogalusa                      