diff --git a/code/game/machinery/doors/poddoor.dm b/code/game/machinery/doors/poddoor.dm
index eb972b2476c..24114f29b09 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/doors/poddoor.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/doors/poddoor.dm
@@ -23,12 +23,12 @@
 /obj/machinery/door/poddoor/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user)
 	add_fingerprint(user)
 
-	if(!istype(I, /obj/item/weapon/crowbar) && !istype(I, /obj/item/weapon/twohanded/fireaxe))
-		return
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/weapon/twohanded/fireaxe))
 		var/obj/item/weapon/twohanded/fireaxe/F = I
 		if(!F.wielded)
 			return
+	else if(!istype(I, /obj/item/weapon/crowbar))
+		return
 
 	if(stat & NOPOWER)
 		open(1)	//ignore the usual power requirement.