RedactedNarrative: On 10/9/22, at approximately 9:35AM, operator was on Black Lake Hosston in Caddo Parish.  Operator1 was operating a 15' Jon Boat, powered by a 20 Horsepower Tiller Outboard engine.  Operator1 advised that he was wearing his life jacket and kill switch.  He stated that he was heading to his duck blind to set out duck decoys.  Upon arriving near his blind, he shut off his engine, took off his life jacket, removed his kill switch and began throwing out duck decoys.  He also advised that one of his decoys was floating incorrectly and needed to be adjusted.  
  
       At that time, he cranked his engine and motored a short distance to collect his duck decoy.  As he reached for the duck decoy, the vessel dipped under the water's surface on the port side, causing him to loose his footing.  As he was falling, he grabbed the throttle and accidently turning it to full power before entering the water.  
  
       As Operator1 was falling, the vessel struck him on his left hip.  As Operator1 resurfaced, the vessel was under full power and the engine propeller struck him across his right calf.  Operator1 was able to create distance between him and his vessel as it was continuing make circles.  A good Samaritan who was nearby helped Operator1 aboard his vessel and took him to shore to receive medical attention for his injuries.   
  
       Operator1 was carried to North Vivian Medical Center for treatment regarding his injuries.  Photos of his injury are provided with this report.
  