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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man who died in a workplace accident a the  Toyota plant in Georgetown, Kentucky has been identified. 

The Scott County coroner's office identifies him as Antwian Brifford of Pikeville. The 33-year-old was a father of three children.

According to a report by WKYT, police say Brifford became pinned between a truck and a trailer near Gate 21 at the plant.

Scott County Coroner John Goble says the worker was a contractor with Ryder. Goble says Brifford got caught between the fifth wheel and a trailer while trying to connect the two.

The accident happened around 4:15 Tuesday morning.

To read the original WKYT story, CLICK HERE.

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