Plumber left with metal plates in face after garage door accident

Lee Collins, 42, was carrying out chores at home in Burnley when he accidentally released the door and it flew into his face He fractured his jaw and cheekbone - but he could have lost an eye Former rugby player had two hours of reconstructive surgery on his face

By Hugo Gye

Published: 03:45 EST, 27 May 2014 | Updated: 06:02 EST, 27 May 2014

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A plumber was almost blinded in a freak accident after a garage door flew into his face and left him with a shattered cheekbone.

Lee Collins was carrying out chores at his home in Burnley, Lancashire when he accidentally knocked the heavy metal door out of place.

The bar which runs across the door smashed into his face, shattering his eye socket and fracturing his jaw.

Injury: Lee Collins needed reconstructive surgery after being hit in the face by a garage door

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Plumber left with metal plates in face after garage door accident