Long Island Man Dies After MRI Machine Pulls Metal Chain

Keith McAllister, a 61-year-old Long Island man, died after being pulled into an active MRI machine while wearing a heavy 20-pound metal chain used for weight training at Nassau Open MRI. The incident occurred when McAllister entered the MRI room to assist his wife during her knee scan, despite being advised not to enter, leading to the powerful magnetic field pulling him in and causing multiple heart attacks that resulted in his death. His wife, Adrienne Jones-McAllister, stated that McAllister had previously entered the MRI room wearing the chain without incident and had even discussed the chain with the technician before. She also criticized the clinic’s response, saying staff did not immediately turn off the machine or call emergency services, with McAllister reportedly remaining attached to the machine for nearly an hour. Medical experts emphasized the critical need for strict safety protocols around MRI machines due to the strong magnetic fields that can exert dangerous forces on metal objects. Authorities are investigating the accident but have confirmed there was no criminal activity involved.