142. According to the medical certificate of March 25, 2003, Mr. Pamistan suffered from decompression sickness and was unable to walk, as a result of which he was treated in the hyperbaric chamber.208 On October 14, 2003, the Hospital of Puerto Lempira certified that Mr. Pamistan suffered from 40% walking disability.209 143. On February 26, 2004, Mr. Pamistan filed a compensation claim with the Labor Inspector.210 On March 1, 2004, the Secretariat for Labor Affairs and Social Security ruled that Mr. Pamistan was entitled to compensation in the amount of 19,859.08 lempiras.211 According to the brother of the alleged victim, Pablo Padilla Morti Maick, the owner of the vessel never appeared in the proceedings.212 144. Pablo Padilla Morti Maick stated that, in 2012, his brother had a severe urinary infection, suffered severe pain of the spinal column, and walked with a walking stick. He added that the only medical care he receives is private and that he has to buy his own medicines himself.213 22. Willy Gómez Pastor 145. Willy Gómez Pastor stated that, on February 11, 2003, he had an accident while working as a fishing diver on the fishing vessel Marylu 1 owned by Marylu Fedrick.214 He indicated that, after a very deep dive, he passed out. He claimed that, the following day, he was taken to Roatán where he was hospitalized for one month. He added that the owner of the vessel had pledged to pay for the expenses of medical services and for compensation, but this never happened.215 146. According to the medical certificate from the hospital of Roatán, Mr. Gómez suffered from decompression sickness, as a result of which he was taken care of in the hyperbaric chamber.216 According to a subsequent report from the Hospital of Puerto Lempira, Mr. Gómez suffered from the following sequelae: walking with crutches, poor balance, and neurogenic bowel and bladder.217 147. On October 1, 2003, Mr. Gómez filed a compensation claim with the Labor Inspector for the occupational accident he had had. 218 On January 27, 2004, it was recorded that Mr. Fedrick had failed to appear.219 On July 13, 2004, the Secretariat for Labor Affairs and Social Security determined that Mr. Gomez was entitled to compensation in the amount of 197,690.35 lempiras because he has a permanent 80% disability.220 148. In 2012, Mr. Gómez stated that the owner of the vessel had gone to the United States and that he did not receive any compensation. He also indicated that he suffers from constant pain in the chest, back of Record of March 25, 2003 from the Cornerstone Hyperbaric Chamber and Medical Clinic. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 209 Record of October 14, 2003 from the Hospital of Puerto Lempira. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 210 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. 211 Calculation of compensation for occupational accident on March 1, 2004 by Labor Inspector II. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 212 Interview with Pablo Padilla Morti Maick on August 6, 2012. Audio No. 15. Annex to the communication from the petitioner of February 12, 2015. 213 Interview with Pablo Padilla Morti Maick on August 6, 2012. Audio No. 15. Annex to the communication from the petitioners of February 12, 2015. 214 Formal compensation claim filed by Willy Gómez Pastor against Marylu Fedrik on October 1, 2003. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 215 Formal compensation claim filed by Willy Gómez Pastor against Marylu Fedrik on October 1, 2003. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 216 Record from the Cornerstone Hyperbaric Chamber and Medical Clinic, March 12, 2003. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 217 Record from the Hospital of Puerto Lempira, July 9, 2004. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 218 Formal compensation claim filed by Willy Gómez Pastor against Marylu Fedrik on October 1, 2003. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 219 Record of Marylu Fedrik’s failure to appear on January 27, 2004. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 220 Calculation on July 9, 2004 of the partial permanent occupational accident by the Labor Inspector. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 208 25