Operator of vessel 2 was driving east through a 2 way bridge and vessel 1 was traveling west through the same 2 way bridge.  Vessel 2 was too far into the center of the passage way for 2 boats to pass safely.  The victim  noticed that the boats were going to hit so he ran from the stern of the boat to the bow, to push the boats apart.  At this same time, the operator put vessel 1 into reverse. When the victim pushed the boats apart, it forced boat 1 into the side of the bridge & caused victim to fall into the boat and hurt his back.  Each vessel was traveling at a no wake speed through the passage.
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