diff --git a/code/modules/mining/equipment/monster_organs/brimdust_sac.dm b/code/modules/mining/equipment/monster_organs/brimdust_sac.dm
index 14006b0f726..bcdd0b640a2 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/equipment/monster_organs/brimdust_sac.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/equipment/monster_organs/brimdust_sac.dm
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@
 
 /datum/status_effect/stacking/brimdust_coating/on_creation(mob/living/new_owner, stacks_to_apply)
 	. = ..()
-	linked_alert?.icon_state = "brimdemon_[stacks]"
+	linked_alert?.overlay_state = "brimdemon_[stacks]"
 
 /datum/status_effect/stacking/brimdust_coating/on_apply()
 	. = ..()