RedactedNarrative: While attempting to make repairs to the bilge pump located at the rear of his boat, operator failed to properly ventilate gas fumes from the bilge area. operator then attempted to reconnect the exposed wires together causing a spark which initially ignited the gas fumes and caused an explosion aboard his vessel. ; operator sustained 2nd Degree Burns to his face, hands, legs and torso.
NameOfBodyOfWater: STEINHATCHEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: STEINHATCHEE                  