RedactedNarrative: On Sunday, May 22, 2022, around 1453 hours, boating accident # FWC22ON0043215 occurred at Port Tarpon Marina, Pinellas County, Florida. Vessel 1 with operator was attempting to fuel with occupant 1/injured, and occupant 2 on board, inside the cabin. 
  
  Operator having fueled his vessel with approximately 100 gallons of fuel, climbed the vessel tower and attempted to start the engines. Operator turned on the blower switch for a few seconds before turning the switch off again. 
  
  Operator immediately turned the ignition key to the start position at which time the vessel exploded. The subsequent explosion threw operator into the bimini top, causing him to receive a fractured elbow. Occupant 1/injured, received a minor burn to her leg. Occupant 2 was not injured, other than a minor abrasion.
  
   All subjects were transported to Mease Country Hospital where they were evaluated and released. The vessel, which did not catch fire was placed on a lift at the marina where the batteries were disconnected, and it was rendered safe by Tarpon Springs Fire Department. 
  
  Operator was thrown into the top of the Bimini and broke his elbow as a result of the explosion from starting the engine immediately after fueling. occupant was in enclosed cabin when explosion occurred. Subject suffered 2nd degree burns to her lower leg.
  