136. Richard Toledo’s sister stated that, on that same day, they were informed that the alleged victim had died while working on the vessel. She claimed that they received the remains of her brother three days later and that the delay was because the area where the incident occurred was located far from his home.199 137. On March 29, 2004, Anastacio Richard Bais filed a claim with the Labor Inspector against Mr. Bonilla for the fatal occupational accident. 200 On that same day, the Secretariat for Labor Affairs and Social Security calculated the compensation and ruled that the complainant was entitled to receive compensation in the amount of 51,356.00 lempiras.201 138. On May 2, 2004, the mother of the alleged victim and Mr. Bonilla agreed upon compensation in the amount of 53,495.00 lempiras. In this agreement, it was indicated that Mr. Bonilla had already paid 30,000.00 lempiras. 202 Orlenes Richard Toledo, sister of the alleged victim, stated that said amount was insufficient in view of the harm caused to his next of kin.203 The Commission does not have any information about total payment of the compensation. 20. Efraín Rosales Kirington 139. Efraín Rosales stated that, on December 9, 2003, he had an accident while working as a fishing diver for the fishing vessel Ledy América owned by Antonio Bonilla. He pointed out that, after a very deep dive, he passed out and was unconscious for four hours. He claimed that the owner of the vessel did not want to take him to a hyperbaric chamber and that the following day he had to travel himself for 15 hours to start treatment in this chamber although the owner of the vessel did not pay him for any of the medical expenses that were incurred.204 140. According to the medical certificate issued by the Hospital of Puerto Lempira, Mr. Rosales suffered from decompression sickness. It indicated that, because of the accident, his eyesight had declined drastically. On February 12, 2004, Mr. Rosales filed a compensation claim with the Labor Inspector for the occupational accident he had suffered.205 On March 17, 2004, Mr. Bonilla’s failure to appear was noted in the records of the hearing.206 From available information, the IACHR understands that these proceedings did not produce any results. 21. Melesio Pamistan Maick 141. Melesio Pamistan Maick stated that, on March 7, 2003, he had an accident while working as a fishing diver on the fishing vessel Marisco 11 owned by Pedro García and Loly Torres. He pointed out that, after a very deep dive, he started feeling dizzy and his body became numb. He indicated that, five days after the accident, he was taken to the city of Roatán where he was hospitalized for a month. He indicated that the owners of the vessel paid him about 5,980 lempiras.207 Interview with Orlenes Richard Toledo on October 16, 2014. Audio No. 9. Annex to the communication from the petitioners of February 12, 2015. 200 Formal compensation claim filed by Anastacio Richard Bais on March 29, 2004 against Marco Antonio Bonilla. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 201 Calculation of the compensation for fatal occupational accident on March 29, 2004 by Labor Inspector II. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 202 Record of appearance in April 2004 before Labor Inspector II. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 203 Interview with Orlenes Richard Toledo on October 16, 2014. Audio No. 9. Annex to the communication from the petitioners of February 12, 2015. 204 Formal compensation claim filed by Efraín Rosales Kirington against Tonio Bonilla on February 12, 2004. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 205 Formal compensation claim filed by Efraín Rosales Kirington against Tonio Bonilla on February 12, 2004. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 206 Record of Marco Tonio Bonilla’s failure to appear on March 17, 2004. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 207 Formal compensation claim filed by Melecio Pamistan Maick against Pedro García and Loly Torres on February 26, 2004. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 199 24

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