Summary
Police in Nassau County, New York, are looking into the death of a 61-year-old man who was pulled into an MRI machine because he was wearing a large metal chain. The incident happened at Nassau Open MRI in Westbury, and the man passed away from his injuries the following day.
Key Facts
- A 61-year-old man died after being pulled into an MRI machine in Westbury, New York.
- The man was wearing a large metal chain when he entered the MRI room.
- The incident happened at Nassau Open MRI on a Wednesday.
- The man suffered a "medical episode" and died the next day.
- MRI machines have strong magnetic fields that can pull in metal objects.
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that these magnetic fields can turn metal objects into dangerous projectiles.
- Careful screening is important to prevent metallic objects from entering the MRI room.
