diff --git a/code/modules/mining/equipment/mining_tools.dm b/code/modules/mining/equipment/mining_tools.dm
index b931e67f058..3b1d5233dbf 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/equipment/mining_tools.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/equipment/mining_tools.dm
@@ -311,6 +311,7 @@
 	pickup_sound = 'sound/items/handling/crowbar_pickup.ogg'
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/sonic_jackhammer.ogg'
 	block_sound = 'sound/weapons/sonic_jackhammer.ogg'
+	obj_flags = IMMUTABLE_SLOW
 	item_flags = SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND
 	slowdown = 3
 	attack_speed = 1.2 SECONDS