RedactedNarrative: Vessel operator stated that he and his passenger  were returning to the boat launch. The operator was wearing a PFD (No kill lanyard) and the passenger was not wearing a PFD. The vessel was operated at a speed of approximately 20 mph when the vessel collided with a partially submerged log causing the vessel to make an abrupt 90 degree starboard turn, the tiller handle to be pulled from the operator's hands and both occupants of the vessel to be ejected over the port gunwale. Operator stated that the vessel made a circle and hit the bank. As he kicked to make it to shore, he noticed pain in his left leg. Once Occupant and Operator climbed ashore, Operator noticed his left pant leg was torn and he removed his pants and discovered a severe laceration just below his left knee. A bystander, who had noticed the boat going in circles and called 911, approached the accident victims to render aid. Operator was airlifted to Our Lady of Lourdes hospital by Acadian Ambulance helicopter. Occupant was not injured in the incident. 
  It is believed that upon the operator's ejection, the laceration to his leg was caused by the sharp edges of a hose clamp affixed to a fuel/water separator. Operator received 30-40 stitches to close laceration and received intravenous antibiotics to combat infection. He was sent home from the hospital the following morning. 
  On 10/29/14 I met with Operator. He was cited for violating LA RS34:85124- Fail to comply with tiller outboard engine cutoff class A and 1.