wife of Mr. Trino stated that the ship captain pointed out that he could not pay them because his vessel had burned down.136 10. Leonel Saty Méndez 105. Leonel Saty Méndez declared that, on March 12, 2001, he had an accident while working as a diver on the fishing vessel Yordano, owned by Carlos Arturo Fiallos. He contended that, after a very deep dive, his body became numb137 and that the ship captain did not want to take him to a medical center.138 He indicated that it was only later, three days after the incident, that he was taken to a hyperbaric chamber in the city of Roatán and that he stayed in the medical center for close to one month.139 106. According to the medical certificate drawn up by the health center of Roatán, Mr. Méndez upon admission presented with “severe paralysis of the lower limbs.” 140 It was indicated that he suffered from decompression sickness and physical therapy was recommended.141 Mr. Saty Méndez indicated that the owner of the vessel gave him a check in the amount of 50,000.00 lempiras but that it bounced. He added that, afterwards, he received only 10,000.00 lempiras, which was not enough to pay for his medical expenses.142 107. On May 22, 2001, Leonel Saty Méndez filed a compensation claim with the Occupational Hygiene and Safety Department for the accident. Two days later, a hearing was held at which only Mr. Leone Saty Méndez and the Labor Inspector appeared.143 Mr. Saty Méndez indicated that he learned that the owner of the vessel had at least 15 proceedings filed against him for other accidents involving Miskito divers. He added that the proceedings did not continue and that he did not receive any compensation. Mr. Saty stated in 2014 that he had trouble walking and urinating.144 11. David Esteban Bradley 108. David Esteban Bradley stated that, on May 28, 2003, he had an occupational accident on the lobster fishing vessel Ledy Glenda owned by Edwin Sanches and Tano Bodden. He contended that, after a very deep dive, he felt dizzy and was taken to the hyperbaric chamber in the city of Roatán, where he was hospitalized for 25 days.145 109. According to a medical report, Mr. Bradley suffered from decompression sickness and required physical therapy.146 Mr. Bradley submitted a compensation claim with the Labor Inspector.147 From available information, the IACHR understands that these proceedings did not produce any results. 12. Evecleto Londres Yumidal 110. Evecleto Londres Yumidal stated that, on November 22, 2002, he had an accident while working as a diver on the lobster fishing vessel Mis Luci, owned by Carlos Casimiro. He contended that, after a very deep dive, he started feeling dizzy, in response to which the captain did not want to do anything. He added Interview with Ladricia Leman Bonaparte on October 14, 2014. Audio No. 6. Annex to the communication from the petitioners of February 12, 2015. 137 CONADEH Survey of Leonel Saty Méndez, undated. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 138 Interview with Leonel Saty Méndez on October 15, 2014. Audio No. 22. Annex to the communication from the petitioners of February 12, 2015. 139 Interview with Leonel Saty Méndez on October 15, 2014. Audio No. 22. Annex to the communication from the petitioners of February 12, 2015. 140 Certificate from the Cornerstone Hyperbaric Chamber and Medical Clinic, Roatan, Bay Islands, March 26, 2001. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 141 Note from the D. Mauner Lacayo Fonseca Medical Clinic, April 9, 2001. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 142 Interview with Leonel Saty Méndez on October 15, 2014. Audio No. 22. Annex to the communication from the petitioners of February 12, 2015. 143 Record of appearance of Leonel Saty Méndez on May 22, 2001. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 144 Subpoena summoning Carlos Arturo Fiallos, May 22, 2001. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 145 Record of appearance of David Esteban Bramly, undated. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 146 Medical record of July 30, 2003 from the Director of the Hospital of Puerto Lempira. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 147 Record of appearance of David Esteban Bramly, undated. Annex to the initial petition received on November 5, 2004. 136 19