diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm
index aaa61f49a39..6bc40cdd8d4 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm
@@ -282,7 +282,7 @@
 				return
 			var/obj/item/weapon/weldingtool/WT = W
 			if(WT.remove_fuel(0, user))
-				health = min(maxHealth, health+10)
+				adjustHealth(-10)
 				user.visible_message("[user] repairs [src]!","<span class='notice'>You repair [src].</span>")
 			else
 				user << "<span class='warning'>The welder must be on for this task!</span>"