RedactedNarrative: On 4/19/2019 at approximately 0010 hrs, Operator was operating a 1997 Sunbird Fish and Ski south bound in the Elizabeth River headed towards Portsmouth City Park Boat Ramp when he ran hard aground on the slag pile just off of the Virginia International Gateway causing the passenger to be ejected from the vessel.  Operator was treated for a broken rib and several bruised ribs at Bon Secours Health Center in Suffolk, VA.  The injuries to the passenger are minor scratches and the damage to the vessel appears to be moderate fiberglass damage and prop damage.  Operator was issued summons for Reckless Operation and No Boaters Safety Card.