Mavericks won't install. Can't get back to previous OS?

Tried to install Maverics on a Mini. Error message says:
"This OS X upgrade couldn't be started byecause the disk [my hard drive] is damaged and can't be repaired. After your computer restarts, back up your data, erase your disk, and try installing again."
"Click Restart to restart your computer and try installing again."
So I click Restart, and when it powers up again the only thing I am presented with is the Mavericks installation screen.
Any ideas how to get out of this loop? Of course the Mini was working fine immediately prior to the attempted installation.
Thanks for your help.

Like discussed in posts in Mavericks forum, it appears that the install taxes the HD and can push a marginal HD over the edge like yours.. If not repairable, which is likely the case. is to replace the HD and restore for an available backup

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