Miner was dismounting equipment and stepped on errant, wind-blown debris causing a slip and fall with one foot on the ground. No first aid required, and work continued. On 7 March, miner complained of muscle spasm potentially related to prevoius injury, and was transported POV to ER for evaluation. Miner was advised to take it easy for a few days and prescribed muscle relaxer.
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