Container Unloading Safety | Prevent Slab Tipping with RockLock™

The Hidden Danger Inside Every Container

Every week, thousands of stone containers arrive at ports and fabrication shops across the U.S. Each one holds bundles of granite, quartz, or porcelain slabs weighing up to 3.5 tons.

But here’s the danger: once those temporary wooden supports used overseas are removed, nothing prevents those bundles from tipping. It’s the single most dangerous moment in stone handling — and it’s one too many companies underestimate.

In seconds, a single slab collapse can cause devastating injury, destroy material, and shut down your operation.

⚠️ Why Container Unloading Is So Dangerous

Most stone imports are stabilized with temporary wood bracing nailed inside the container at the point of origin. Once those are removed, the bundles — often stacked tightly — are no longer restrained.

Any shift in weight, vibration from cutting away a brace, or a worker stepping too close can cause an instant collapse.

According to OSHA, materials must be secured “to prevent sliding or collapse.” Yet, because many importers rely on makeshift methods, these rules are often violated unintentionally.

🧱 Introducing the RockLock™ Container Bundle Support Device

The RockLock™ Container Bundle Support Device replaces outdated wooden braces with a mechanical stabilization system that locks each bundle securely in place before unloading begins.

✅ Prevents Tipping or Collapse — Mechanical support stabilizes bundles even after overseas bracing is removed.
✅ Easy Installation — Telescopic steel tubes adjust to any container width and lock with a single pin system.
✅ Works with Overhead Chains — Integrates with lifting systems for maximum safety and control.
✅ OSHA Compliant — Meets standards for secure material handling and worker protection.

It’s a smarter, safer, and faster way to unload — protecting both your team and your bottom line.

👷 Protecting Workers, Meeting OSHA Standards

Unloading containers without proper stabilization isn’t just risky — it’s a liability. Injuries from slab tipping incidents often lead to severe outcomes and regulatory action.

The RockLock™ system helps you go beyond compliance:

• Provides verifiable worker protection.

• Reduces near-miss incidents during unloading.

• Demonstrates safety commitment to OSHA inspectors and insurers.

• Improves efficiency by standardizing unloading procedures.

When safety becomes the system — not just the rule — everyone wins.

🌍 Global Supply Pressure Meets Local Safety Responsibility

As global stone imports rise and container turnaround times shorten, the risk of skipping safety steps grows. Shops working under pressure to unload quickly are the most at risk — especially when containers arrive late, short-staffed, or unstable.

With RockLock™, unloading is predictable, controlled, and compliant — no shortcuts, no near-misses.

Your crew’s safety shouldn’t depend on a few temporary wood blocks nailed halfway around the world.

🚢 Make Every Container Safe Before It Opens

Before you lift, cut, or move a single slab, make sure your system is in place.
The RockLock™ Container Bundle Support Device keeps your people safe and your operation OSHA-ready — every single time.

✅ Next Steps

• Request a Container Safety Consultation

• See How the RockLock™ Bundle Support Device Works in Action

👉 Visit SafeStoneHandling.com to learn how RockLock™ keeps your container operations safe, compliant, and Rock Solid.