RedactedNarrative: On August 5, 2017, vessel LA6047EU, was traveling downstream in the Amite River in Livingston Parish.  As he came around a left hand curve in the river at an estimated speed of approximately 15-20 mph his vessels engine struck an unknown/submerged object throwing Operator1 into the vessels aftermarket mounted ski railing.  Operator1 suffered a large gash like laceration to the right side of his head.  He was subsequently transported o St Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales, LA where he was treated and later released.  He received multiple staples to the laceration.
  Alcohol is not suspected as a factor in this incidents occurrence.  The vessel was found to be equipped with a required safety equipment including PFD’s.  Operator1 was wearing a Type III PFD at the time of the incident.
  