Molten metal safety boot burns: analysis and treatment

Even though metal refineries require workers to wear safety boots, molten metal splash causes serious burns to the feet and ankles of these employees. Twenty cases are reported which illustrate the need for safety boot top protection. In analyzing these cases, it was found that these molten aluminum and brass alloy burns were not full-thickness, and dermis could be preserved. The technique of dermabrasion-debridement was found to be a valuable tool for accurate debridement of such wounds in this location.