RedactedNarrative: On Monday September 7, 2015 at approximately 1445 hours subject launched his 17.5 ft vessel (DL48W) by his self at the Lewes Public Boat Ramp.  After launching his vessel off the trailer, Operator1 tied dock lines from the bow and stern to the floating dock at the boat ramp and boarded his vessel to start the motor to let it idle. Operator1 then exited his vessel and parked his truck and trailer in the parking lot. Once Operator1 returned, he boarded his vessel and place a soda and PFD on board. At this time, Operator1 attempted, but was unable to untie his dock lines due to them becoming tight. Operator1 then exited his vessel and untied the bow line from the dock. Once untied, Operator1 went to step back on the bow platform of his vessel but tripped as he stepped forward. Operator1 then fell forward and landed on the bow platform step down and rolled in to the bottom of his vessel. Concerned citizens that witnessed Operator1 fall came to check on his welfare. Operator1 was conscious and breathing but was unable to get up at first. An ambulance was dispatched for Operator1 but he refused any treatment. 
   
  On Tuesday September 8, 2015 Operator1 went to the Dover Family Physicians Office due to some scraps and bruising he had sustained during his fall in his vessel. Dr. who works at the office gave Operator1 some antibiotic cream for the cuts on his right hand.
   