A man in Sydney’s east has died after he was hit by a forklift on a job site on Monday morning.

Police and paramedics were deployed to a warehouse on Military Rd in Matraville about 5.30am after reports came through of a worker being struck by a forklift in a “workplace accident”.

NSW Ambulance deployed five vehicles to the scene including critical and intensive care paramedics, along with a doctor.

"The 57-year-old was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene," a police statement read.

Police have established a crime scene with investigations commencing into the incident.

SafeWork NSW has been notified, according to police.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 3

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