RedactedNarrative: Operator was operating LA 0352 TC a 14ft aluminum flat. Operator was drifting away from the bank after untangling a fishing line at his camp on the West Pearl River in Slidell LA. Operator stood up and cranked his 35 hp outboard in an attempt to reposition his vessel at the dock. The motor was started in gear with the throttle applied causing Operator to be ejected. The vessel began circling and Operator was struck by the propeller causing partial amputation of his left thumb and lacerations right leg. Operator was able to get out of the water before the vessel was able to strike him again. Operator was later transported to University Medical in New Orleans via Acadian AirMed.
  
  Operator was wearing a PFD, the motor was not equipped with an engine cut off switch.
  
  Alcohol was not determined to be a contributing factor.