Topic: I slipped

[addicted2dvd]

This morning while in Walmart... I was doing some grocery shopping when I got to the isle with the flour. Apparently there is was thin layer of flour on the isle floor that I didn't see. Well that was enough for me to slip. And not just a slip... both feet went from under me... in different directions... causing me to do a split. And like I said when I was a teen in  gym class.... Men are not meant to do splits... there is a few things that gets in the way!

Well needless to say that hurt. It took me a good minute but I was able to get up and I seemed to be able to walk it off.... feeling better by the time I was done shopping. So I just thought forget it... I am fine.

Well I just laid down for a little while to watch a show I recorded last night... when I tried to get up I tightened up and could barely move. Everyone over here said I made a mistake by not telling someone over at Walmart about my fall.

What do you all think? Should I have said something to someone there?

[Antares]

You still can contact Walmart, I'm pretty sure they have your fall on security camera. It would behoove you to do it and also have yourself checked out by a physician.

[addicted2dvd]

hey... I wonder if I could get a hold of the clip... put it on youtube or something... sure it would get some laughs! 

I think it is just a small pull. I will see how I feel in the morning.

[snowcat]

...I know where I work, if someone falls does not report it and leaves the shop there is nothing we can do about it.

You should have said something Pete... But I don't this its worth it now..I doubt they will do anything.

[addicted2dvd]

I not looking for anything anyway. I am just having everyone over here telling me I should have said something.

[dfmorgan]

Sorry to hear about your accident Pete. Although it's too late now for remedial action at the Walmart I would make sure that you report it to them so that they are made aware. If you are still feeing pain make sure you get looked over by a doctor.

Dave

[Kathy]

I'm sorry to hear about your spill. I'm glad you reported the incident - it might have been much more serious, especially for the elderly. I would write a letter to the company...maybe you'll get a free DVD or two!

[addicted2dvd]

I was thinking about emailing the main office. My brother was there with me... and I just found out that there was an employee there that actually seen me go down... but completely ignored the fall when they seen me get up and walk away.

[Kathy]

Hopefully it won't happen, but don't be surprised if you feel much worse in the next couple of days. I would send a formal, old fashioned letter by regular mail. This type of communication usually gets a better response.

[addicted2dvd]

Thanks Kathy ... will do that.

[Dragonfire]

An employee ignored the fall?  They aren't supposed to do that.  They have to document that stuff and fill out papers to protect themselves in case someone is seriously hurt.  I tripped once going in the garden area. Scrapped my hand a bit.  My mom and step dad were with me.  I can't remember now if an employee saw me fall or if one of them got someone, but they had to fill out an accident report thing.

[addicted2dvd]

Apparently so... I didn't see the person... but my brother said he saw her looking at me when I slipped and watched me slowly pull myself up  and walk off.

[northbloke]

it might have been much more serious, especially for the elderly.

Kathy, are you suggesting that Pete is elderly? 

[addicted2dvd]

  You would think so  hearing my daughter tell it! 

I will be 41 the end of next month. 

[Kathy]

it might have been much more serious, especially for the elderly.

Kathy, are you suggesting that Pete is elderly? 

 

It does sound like I meant it that way, doesn't it?!?