RedactedNarrative: operator was operating vessel, LA 2380-GJ, on Bogue Chitto River with one additional occupant. The vessels outboard engine hit a submerged log and kicked up. 
  
  The tiller arm broke off the engine and operator's left leg was struck by the broken edge and cut. Alcohol and/or drug use is not suspected to be a factor in the incident and all PFD requirements were met. Operator  was driven to the hospital by his wife and received medical treatment.