A man has been killed by a forklift at a worksite in Sydney's east.

Emergency services were called to a warehouse on Military Road in Matraville just after 5.30am on Monday.

Police were told a 57-year-old was struck by a forklift and suffered serious injuries.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics the man died at the scene.

A crime scene has been established and an investigation is underway.

Safework NSW has been notified of the death, NSW Police confirmed.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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