diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/equipment/tools/mining_tools.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/equipment/tools/mining_tools.dm
index 691f66e9d75..8f1ed86a70b 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/equipment/tools/mining_tools.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/equipment/tools/mining_tools.dm
@@ -44,7 +44,8 @@
 					"<span class='userdanger'>[chassis] starts to drill [target]...</span>", \
 					 "<span class='hear'>You hear drilling.</span>")
 
-	if(do_after_cooldown(target, source))
+	// You can't drill harder by clicking more.
+	if(!(target in source.do_afters) && do_after_cooldown(target, source))
 		log_message("Started drilling [target]", LOG_MECHA)
 		// Drilling a turf is a one-and-done procedure.
 		if(isturf(target))