Grocery Store Fall Checklist

Updated 2026-09-01

High-risk grocery zones

• Produce misting and grape displays
• Freezer aisle condensation
• Entry mats that bunch or slide
• Restroom thresholds

Checklist after a fall

1. Get medical care as needed.
2. Notify a manager and ask for an incident report.
3. Photograph the exact spot and surrounding displays.
4. Keep the shoes and clothing you wore.
5. Write down employee names and witness contacts.
6. Follow up in writing requesting video preservation.

Insurance angles

Stores often have third-party administrators. Keep claim numbers and adjuster contacts in one place. Avoid broad medical authorizations that go beyond the injuries at issue when possible — ask questions first.