CEMENT-RELATED BURNS

Burns caused by prolonged contact of wet cement with skin are common i n this country. Recent literature has highlighted other ways in which the use and manufacture of cement can lead to burn injuries, notably t hrough explosion and contact with hot powder during manufacturing. The se injuries are uncommon in this country and potentially very serious. Case studies are presented of two men injured in such a way in the sa me incident at a cement-manufacturing plant. Copyright (C) 1996 Elsevi er Science Ltd for ISBI.