The San Francisco 49ers have been troubled by injuries over the years, always losing many of their top players and reserves to soft-tissue injuries and other issues. This led to a conspiracy theory regarding a nearby electrical substation and resulted in an investigation by the team.
Speaking to reporters over the weekend, 49ers general manager John Lynch said the franchise had paid for an independent investigation of the conspiracy theory. The process included hiring a scientist with “over 45 years of experience studying electromagnetic fields and their effects” to determine whether the theory had any merit.
“”It was basically a huge burger. We are safe at work. …It’s a normal place to work. This is a normal gym. We’re safe, we’re healthy, and we feel really good about it.
San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch on substation conspiracy theory (via ESPN)
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The team allowed the scientist, whose identity was not disclosed, to go through the entire facility using “lab-grade equipment” to obtain electromagnetic output readings around any areas occupied by players.
The scientist’s readings showed that the level was 400 times below the limit of “unsafe working environment” for a person. Additionally, it was determined that the level of exposure at team headquarters was “typical” of what you would find in the workplace or a gym. In fact, according to the investigation, players may be getting higher exposure levels from microwave ovens or vacuum cleaners at home.
Fans and online skeptics weren’t the only ones questioning the team over the potential risks of being so close to a Silicon Valley Power Mission substation. All-Pro tight end George Kittle and fullback Kyle Juszczyk heard about the conspiracy theory with their colleagues and inquired with the team about the potential risks.
With that theory scientifically debunked, the likely reason for the high rate of injuries for the team is more likely to be the number of playoff games competed in under Kyle Shanahan and his practice style. The 49ers will continue to try and find ways to preserve the health of their players, but it’s safe to assume there will still be jokes and perhaps more conviction in the Substation conspiracy if another star player gets hurt.
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