A 61-year-old man in Long Island, New York, has died after a terrible accident involving an MRI machine. He was pulled into the machine by the chain necklace he was wearing.
He Was There to Support His Wife
The man was not there for his own scan. He had come with his wife, Adrienne Jones-McAllister, who was getting an MRI. At some point, she called him into the exam room—likely for help or comfort.
As soon as he stepped into the room, the powerful magnet inside the MRI machine pulled the metal chain around his neck with great force. He was yanked toward the machine and collapsed. The chain tightened dangerously, and his wife saw it all happen. “He waved goodbye to me,” she said. “Then he went limp.”
Emergency Help Came Too Late
Staff called emergency responders immediately. The man was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Sadly, he died the next day from injuries caused by the chain and the sudden force of the pull. Doctors said he suffered a heart attack and trauma to his body and neck.
MRI Machines Are Powerful and Dangerous Around Metal
MRI machines use very strong magnets to take detailed images inside the body. Because of that, no one is allowed to bring metal objects into the room—not even small items like earrings, keys, or necklaces. These items can be pulled into the machine at high speed, causing serious injuries.
That’s why hospitals and MRI centers always ask patients and visitors to remove all metal before going into the scan room.
Why Was He Allowed In Wearing Metal?
Right now, investigators are trying to find out how the man was able to enter the MRI room while wearing a chain. It’s still unclear if safety steps were missed or ignored. The health department is reviewing the case to make sure this doesn’t happen again.
A Family Left in Grief
The man’s wife is heartbroken and in shock. What started as a routine scan ended in tragedy. “He just wanted to help me,” she said.
This accident is a sad reminder that MRI safety is not something to take lightly—even a simple necklace can become deadly in the wrong place.
