Long Island, NY — A 61-year-old man identified as Keith tragically died after being pulled into an MRI machine while assisting his wife during a medical scan.
According to reports, Keith was wearing a heavy weightlifting chain around his neck when a technician requested his help in lifting his wife off the MRI table following her knee scan. As he entered the MRI room, the powerful magnetic field attracted the metal chain, pulling him forcefully into the machine.
Emergency personnel responded quickly, but Keith succumbed to his injuries. His wife has since spoken out, stating that earlier claims of him entering the room without authorization are false.
This tragic incident has raised renewed concerns about MRI safety protocols and the dangers of bringing metal objects near magnetic imaging equipment.
Many patients and visitors to MRI room are always informed not to carry or wear any metal object. It seems Keith wasn’t aware how dangerous the machine is.