John Lynch says scientist declared 49ers’ facility safe after substation worries

PHOENIX — General manager John Lynch was prepared to answer questions from free agents the 49ers were interested in signing.But not one, he said, asked this offseason about the electrical substation next door to the team’s practice facility.The 49ers hired an independent scientist to look into the conspiracy theory that the electrical substation might be in some way connected to the injuries that have impacted San Francisco in recent seasons, Lynch said Sunday at the NFL Annual Meeting.“It was basically a big nothing burger,” Lynch said. “We’re safe.”The 49ers did not disclose the name of the scientist hired to determine the level of safety of the team’s workplace in Santa Clara.The scientist came to the 49ers’ practice facility around Levi’s Stadium with “lab-grade equipment.”Measurements were taken throughout the facility, including the practice field, weight room, cafeteria, meeting room and player areas.The findings, according to the 49ers, was an exposure level similar to what would be expected at a typical workplace or commercial gym. “We’re in a safe place at work,” Lynch said....