117. Daniel Flores Reyes stated that, in 2002, he had an accident while working as a fishing diver on the fishing vessel M/N Southwest owned by Jaime Javier Thompson Sevellón.159 He indicated that, when surfacing after a very deep dive, he was dizzy and passed out, but it was only later, five days after the accident, that he was taken to the hyperbaric chamber of Roatán.160 118. According to a medical report in April 2003, Mr. Flores suffered from barotrauma, as well as lower back pain and alterations in urination. It was recommended that Mr. Flores should receive neurotropic drugs, analgesics, and therapy.161 119. Daniel Flores Reyes went to the Labor Inspector and, on May 29, 2003, Messrs. Flores and Thompson agreed to pay him 28,063.00 lempiras as occupational compensation.162 Mr. Flores contended that, by the year 2014, he had not received any of said amount and that he went to the Ministry of Labor of La Ceiba to report what had happened, thereafter receiving only 15,000.00 lempiras, which was an amount that insufficient to cover all the medical expenses incurred.163 120. In 2014, Mr. Flores stated that he continues to suffer from dizziness and headaches.164 15. Fredy Federico Salazar 121. Fredy Federico Salazar stated that, on May 26, 2003, he had an accident while working as a diver on the fishing vessel Apolo # 1 owned by Eduardo Saúl Ariaz. He indicated that, after a very deep dive, he was dizzy and the captain told him only to “lie down and rest” and that afterwards he continued to dive. He pointed out that, days after the accident, he was taken to the city of Roatán but that the vessel’s owner did not take him to the hyperbaric chamber but only to a drugstore.165 122. According to the medical report of August 2003, Mr. Salazar suffered from barotrauma. It indicated that his recovery, if he received medical assistance and therapy, might require between six and eight months.166 123. On August 6, 2003, Mr. Salazar filed with the Labor Inspector a compensation claim for the occupational accident he had suffered.167 In 2012, Mr. Salazar stated that the proceedings had not made any progress and that he had not received any compensation.168 124. He also stated that he has continuous headaches, that he has to pay for his medical appointments and medicines himself, and that, because of his poor health, he cannot work, as a result of which his wife or parents-in-law are supporting him.169 16. Cooper Cresencio Formal compensation claim filed by Daniel Flores Reyes against Jaime Javier Thompson Sevellón on August 6, 2003. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 160 Interview with Daniel Flores Reyes on October 15, 2014. Audio No. 28. Annex to the communication from the petitioners of February 12, 2015. 161 Medical record of September 10, 2003 from the Hospital of Puerto Lempira. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 162 Settlement proceedings of April 29, 2003 at which Jaime Javier Thompson Servellón and Daniel Flores Reyes appeared before the Labor Inspector. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 163 Interview with Daniel Flores Reyes on October 15, 2014. Audio No. 28. Annex to the communication from the petitioners of February 12, 2015. 164 Interview with Daniel Flores Reyes on October 15, 2014. Audio No. 28. Annex to the communication from the petitioners of February 12, 2015. 165 Record of appearance of Freddy Federico Salazar on August 6, 2003. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 166 Medical record of August 1, 2003 from the Hospital of Puerto Lempira. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 167 Record of appearance of Freddy Federico Salazar on August 6, 2003. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 168 Interview with Fredy Federico Salazar on August 6, 2012. Audio No. 14. Annex to the communication from the petitioners of February 12, 2015. 169 Interview with Fredy Federico Salazar on August 6, 2012. Audio No. 14. Annex to the communication from the petitioners of February 12, 2015. 159 21