Where Does Slab Tip-Over Risk Exist in Your Operation?
Every slab operation has three high-risk zones. Identify yours.
🚚 Transport & Delivery Risk
Sudden stops. Road vibration. Load shifts.
Over-center events during loading and unloading.
🏢 Warehouse & Yard Risk
Staging movement. Forklift contact. Uneven surfaces.
Slabs tipping during routine handling.
🏢 →🛠 Container Unloading Risk
Bundle shifts during overseas transit.
First movement instability during unloading.
See How Engineered Controls Change the Risk Equation
⚠️ Where Slab Tip-Over Incidents Actually Happen
Slab failures rarely occur because someone “wasn’t careful.”
They happen when routine handling crosses the over-center tipping point.
First movement after overseas transit
Sudden deceleration during transport
Forklift contact or staging adjustments
Improvised or light-duty A-frame systems
When gravity takes over, reaction time disappears.
📉 Industry Reality
Across transport, storage, and installation environments, slab tip-over incidents have resulted in:
Severe worker injury
Fatalities
Product loss
Operational shutdowns
OSHA citations
Litigation and insurance exposure
These are not rare edge cases.
They occur during routine workflow moments.
🎥 Reported Incidents in the Industry
Documented examples of slab tip-over events:
Two workers crushed at Stone Warehouse of Michigan.
Huntsville Granite cited for fatal slab accident.
Semi-truck granite spill on I-24 causes massive delays.
Survivor crushed by 10,000 lb slab: 110 titanium screws hold his face together.
🛠 Engineering Controls, Not Reactionary Fixes
Slab safety cannot depend on perfect conditions or perfect timing.
Effective control systems must be built into the handling process itself.
RockLock™ systems were engineered to:
Create a mechanical barrier against over-center tipping
Integrate into real-world truck, warehouse, and container workflows
Reduce dependence on straps alone
Operate consistently across loading, transit, staging, and unloading
Core System Capabilities
Patented RockLock™ Adjustable Arm Safety System
Designed for integration across truck and semi-trailer applications
Stabilizes slabs during loading and unloading transitions
Installation support available through approved dealers
RockLock FAQS
What makes Safe Stone Handling different from traditional A-frames?
Traditional A-frames rely heavily on straps and correct handling technique.
Safe Stone Handling systems introduce engineered control points that reduce over-center tipping risk during staging, transport, and unloading transitions.
Where do most slab tip-over incidents occur?
Incidents typically happen during:
- First movement after transport
- Sudden deceleration during delivery
- Forklift contact in yard staging
- Container bundle separation during unloading
These events occur during routine workflow moments, not unusual emergencies.
Is slab tipping usually caused by operator error?
Not always. Many tip-over events occur when slabs cross the over-center balance point during normal handling. Once gravity takes over, reaction time is extremely limited.
Engineering controls are designed to reduce dependence on perfect timing or perfect positioning.
Can slab safety systems reduce liability exposure?
While no system eliminates all risk, engineered stabilization controls can reduce the likelihood of uncontrolled slab falls, which are a leading source of injury claims, product loss, and regulatory investigation.
Are these solutions only for transport?
No. Risk exists in:
- Warehouse storage
- Yard staging
- Flatbed transport
- Container unloading
- Installation transitions
Each environment presents different instability triggers.
How do I know which safety solution applies to my operation?
Start by identifying where slabs are:
- Stored
- Loaded
- Transported
- Unloaded
- Installed
From there, solution pages provide environment-specific control approaches.
Can I request a safety review of my current setup?
Yes. You can:
- Request a callback
- Submit a quote request with setup details
- Schedule a consultation to review your workflow
