diff --git a/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm b/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
index 30e377a1dc5..b11ba11dc6b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@
 	new /obj/item/book/manual/ka_custom(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/accessory/storage/overalls/mining(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/head/bandana/miner(src)
+	new /obj/item/clothing/head/hardhat/orange(src)
 
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diff --git a/html/changelogs/geeves-mining_hardhats.yml b/html/changelogs/geeves-mining_hardhats.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..50c5d9a1a5a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/geeves-mining_hardhats.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+author: Geeves
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes:
+  - rscadd: "Miner lockers now start with an orange hardhat."
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