A man died while working at the Michelin plant in Lexington.

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are investigating the death of Mark S. Lepkowski, 57 of Pelion, who was found pinned between machinery by co-workers at the plant, located at 2420 Two Notch Rd., according to a Facebook post from the coroner’s office.

“EMS responded and Mr. Lepkowski was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead,” the office posted, noting that his death occurred shortly before 9:30 a.m. “An autopsy was performed on April 14, 2023, with a preliminary cause of death as compressional asphyxia.”

According to the National Library of Medicine, compressional asphyxia occurs when “respiration is prevented by external pressure on the body.”

Reached by the Chronicle, a spokesperson for Michelin North America said in a statement, "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Lepkowski, who was employed by our contractor Southern Industrial Constructors and worked at our Lexington site for many years. Our thoughts are with his family and friends."

"Michelin is committed to the safety and well-being of all employees and contractors who work at our facilities, and we are cooperating with the ongoing investigation," the spokesperson added.

The company didn't offer any details about what led to Lepowski's death.

The France-based Michelin, which is the second-largest tire manufacturer in the world, celebrated 40 years of manufacturing in Lexington in October 2021.

This is a developing story and will continue to be updated.