A sad update, the man in a report here a few days ago has died.
61‑year‑old Keith McAllister died after being violently pulled into the MRI scanner at Nassau Open MRI in Westbury, Long Island. He entered the MRI room on Wednesday, July 16, while his wife was undergoing a knee scan. McAllister wore a heavy-weight-training chain (~9–20 lb/4–9 kg) around his neck. Despite prior discussions about the chain with staff, he was allowed in.
When he approached the machine, the strong magnetic field latched onto the chain, yanking him into the scanner. His wife and the technician attempted to free him, but he collapsed in her arms. She recounted shouting, “Turn this damn thing off! Call 911!”.
McAllister was rushed to the hospital, where he suffered multiple heart attacks and was pronounced dead on Thursday, July 17. His wife emotionally described the moment: “He went limp in my arms… I can’t wrap my head around it”.
The Nassau County Police Department is investigating the incident, and experts are emphasizing the critical need for strict MRI safety protocols, especially regarding metal screening. Past tragedies—including a 2001 case involving a child and an oxygen tank—highlight the grave risks of metallic objects around MRI machines.
Summary of key points:
Victim: Keith McAllister, 61
Date of incident: July 16, 2025 (MRI room event)
Date of death: July 17, 2025 (hospital)
Cause: Pulled into MRI by heavy metal chain (~9–20 lb)
Response: Wife and technician tried to assist; police are now investigating
Safety concern: Highlights critical importance of enforcing metal screening protocols
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So sad !
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Yes, it is. Very much so.
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