Operator was operating his vessel AL3767KR, a 16ft. Go Devil checking his duck lease when he struck a underwater object C metal Pipe which went through the bottom of his vessel causing it to come to a sudden stop throwing Operator and his dog out of the vessel. Operator was able to get back to his vessel get it free from the pipe and get to a near by oil company. Operator sustained minor injuries.  He was wearing a PFD, and the kill switch was used, the vessel had manual steering.  The obstruction was underwater unable to be seen. Type of incident was collision with a fixed object under the surface of the water.  (Underwater obstruction )
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