The data revealed that the Dunfermline and Bristol warehouses had the highest ambulance callouts, with 161 and 125 incidents respectively.

In the last five years, ambulances have been called to Amazon warehouses in the UK over 1,400 times, raising serious concerns about workplace safety.

These alarming figures were obtained by The Observer through freedom of information requests, suggesting that the actual number of incidents may be underreported.

Since 2019, the Mansfield warehouse alone has seen 84 ambulance callouts, with over 70% classified as serious incidents, including life-threatening conditions.

Reports from various Amazon sites have documented serious health and safety concerns, including psychiatric incidents, attempted suicides, miscarriages, and exposure to hazardous substances.

Amanda Gearing, a representative from the GMB trade union, has called for investigations into Amazon's workplace safety standards, highlighting that workers are often pushed beyond safe limits.

Martha Dark, director of the nonprofit Foxglove, emphasized the unacceptability of the high number of ambulance callouts for employees simply doing their jobs.

Amazon has been approached for comments regarding these alarming safety statistics, with a spokesperson asserting that safety is a top priority.

While Amazon claims its injury reporting is 50% lower than the industry average, many ambulance calls reportedly relate to pre-existing health conditions.

Critics have pointed out that pressure on workers to meet hidden performance targets compromises safety, with one likening it to a 'Hunger Games algorithm.'

Concerns have also been raised about first-aiders at Amazon being discouraged from calling ambulances, often opting for taxis instead.

The reported figures are likely an underestimate, as not all ambulance services provided data for the 30 Amazon warehouses queried.