Long Island family alleges MRI technician invited Keith McAllister into room without metal warnings, leading to fatal accident when his chain attracted to magnetic field.

A 61-year-old man died after being pulled into an MRI machine by its magnetic field at Nassau Open MRI in Long Island. Authorities are investigating the incident.

The 61-year-old was wearing a large metallic chain around his neck when he was drawn into the machine, Nassau County police said. He later died of his injuries.