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I hate to say this, but it depends: First, we need to know if the area is a public sidewalk, or part of the apartment complex property. If it is part of the public sidewalk, the question is whether there is an ordinance requiring property owners to keep the adjacent sidewalks clear. If you get past one of those, it starts to look pretty good: according to your statement, they do manage to salt other areas, so there is no reason they could not have salted this area also. Go to the doctor if you need to, liability is another matter.

There is no civil fine specified, because there is no such thing. The store is free to demand anything they like as a penalty from you. Keep in mind that even if you pay, they can still file criminal charges and have you arrested.

If you are an employee of the company, you are entitled to worker's comp which should pay for your treatment. If you were not employed, you could sue the company for negligence. Talk to an attorney about your case. Competent counsel will need more information to determine the viability of any claims.