DUNN, N.C. — A worker at a grocery store distribution center in North Carolina has died after a forklift hit him, stare officials said.

The Harnett County Sheriff's Office said Dereck Rafael Carrero, 22, was working for Food Lion at a distribution center in Dunn on Saturday, The News & Observer of Raleigh reported. While he was in an aisle to pick out a product to fill an order, deputies said Carrero was struck by what they described as a high reach motorized forklift driven by another worker.

Carrero had a serious head injury and was hospitalized. He died Monday, according to Capt. Joseph Webb of the sheriff's office.

The incident was reported at ADUSA Distribution LLC. A statement from the company says it is investigating the incident and cooperating with authorities, but provided no other details.

Labor Department spokeswoman Jennifer Haigwood said the agency was notified about the incident and is investigating.