81. On April 11, 2000, Rolando Mónico Thomas appeared before Labor Inspector No. II of the city of La Ceiba, in the department of Atlántida, in order to describe the occupational accident he had had. He indicated that the company paid him 3,500.00 lempiras and that he accepted it because he was “in very great need of medicines and treatment” because of the accident. He contended that, without detriment to the above, said amount was insufficient to pay for his treatment or to cover the costs of his illnesses. The following day, it was recorded that the owner of the vessel had not appeared at the hearing to which he was summoned.96 82. On June 22, 2000, the calculation for temporary disability was set in the amount of 65,401.65 lempiras and for compensation in the amount of 114,222.60 lempiras. 97 On July 28, 2000, a pledge to pay compensation was signed by Rolando Mónico Thomas and the representative of the owner of the fishing vessel Arnold I.98 83. On August 28, 2000, the Labor Inspector appeared at the company InterMarine S.A. which manages the fishing vessel Arnold I. It was indicated that the purpose of the visit was to obtain information about the failure to pay the advance amount for the compensation that had been set. The company’s legal counsel replied that the fishing vessels had not returned and because of that the payment could not be made, but that on August 30, 2000, payment would be made.99 84. On the above-mentioned ate, the employer did not appear before the Labor Inspector, as a result of which this authority ordered that “Mr. Rolando Mónico Thomas was free to exercise his rights before the relevant authorities.”100 85. Mr. Thomas stated in 2012 that the proceedings did not move forward and that he never received any compensation. He also pointed out that he could not walk without difficulty, that he often feels dizzy, and that he has to pay for his doctor’s appointments and medicines himself.101 6. Ralph Valderramos Álvarez 86. Ralph Valderramos indicated that, on February 1, 1996, he had an accident while working as a diver on the fishing vessel Morning Mistery owned by Sharon Delan Elwin. He indicated that, after deep diving down to 140 feet, he started feeling very ill, with low back pain, acute pain in his lower limbs and immediately thereafter he passed out, after which he was taken to Islas de Bahía where he was treated in a hyperbaric chamber.102 87. On October 11, 1996, Ralph Valderramos filed a labor complaint with the Local Civil Court for Labor Affairs of La Ceiba for payment of compensation against the owner of the vessel. On October 22 and 23, 1996, the witnesses submitted by the complainant made their statements, and the order to impound the fishing vessel Morning Mistery was issued.103 88. On January 15, 1997, a settlement hearing was held and the respondent filed an appeal declaring that the court did not have jurisdiction, which was ruled admissible. The following day, Mr. Record of appearance of Rolando Mónico Thomas on April 12, 2001 before Labor Inspector II. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 97 Calculation of temporary disability and compensation for Rolando Mónico Thomas on June 22, 2000 issued by Labor Inspector II. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 98 Pledge to pay compensation of July 28, 2000 by José Francisco Zelaya before Labor Inspector II. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 99 Report of Labor Inspector II to the Head of the Regional Occupational Hygiene and Safety Inspection Service of August 28, 2000. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 100 Record of failure to appear on August 30, 2000 drawn up by Labor Inspector II. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 101 Interview with Rolando Mónico Thomas on August 6, 2012. Audio No. 16. Annex to the communication from the petitioners of February 12, 2015. 102 Regular labor complaint filed by Ralph Valderramos Alvarez against Sharon Delan Elwin on July 18, 2003 with the Departmental Civil Court. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004.. 103 Special Report. Complaint 475-IGJT-PJ-08. “Case of Miskito Divers.” General Inspectorate of Courts and Tribunals. January 6, 2009. Annex to the State’s Arguments at the Hearing of the 143rd Period of Sessions. 96 15