RedactedNarrative: On May 25, 2015, Operator1 and his two passengers were travelling in Vessel LA2045FM. Operator advised that they were headed back to the launch from his camp on the Atchafalaya Basin when they struck a submerged sandbar and became grounded. This caused the vessel to stop abruptly which caused the subjects in the vessel to be thrown forward. Occupant came into contact with the wind shield of the vessel causing a laceration to her face and forehead. Also this impact with the sandbar caused Operators lower unit's propellar bushing to be damaged. The vessel could not get on plane afterward and they had to idle back to the launch where EMS was waiting. Occupant was seen by EMS and transported to Iberia Medical Center where she was treated for her injuries. No one else was injured in this incident. Alcohol or drugs were not a contributing factor in this incident. Adequate amount of PFD's were on board the vessel but they were not being worn at the time of the incident. This incident may have been caused from the changing waterways with the recent amount of high water a new sandbar was formed. Also the operator may have paid attention to the changed and cut the corner too close to the bank.
   