EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING THROUGH #1 KILN TO INSPECT BRICK. WHILE PASSING THROUGH THE BURNING ZONE EMPLOYEE STEPPED IN A PILE OF HOT DUST. HOT DUST ENTERED SHOE BURNING THE SKIN ON INSIDE OF HIS LE FT ANKLE. DID NOT SEE DR UNTIL 11/10/03. NOTIFICATION OF 2ND DEGREE BURN ON 11/13/03.