diff --git a/code/datums/components/embedded.dm b/code/datums/components/embedded.dm
index 6cdfa8352b3..a2425456f76 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/embedded.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/embedded.dm
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@
 	if(victim.m_intent == MOVE_INTENT_WALK || victim.lying)
 		chance *= 0.5
 
-	if(prob(chance))
+	if(harmful && prob(chance))
 		var/damage = weapon.w_class * jostle_pain_mult
 		L.receive_damage(brute=(1-pain_stam_pct) * damage, stamina=pain_stam_pct * damage)
 		to_chat(victim, "<span class='userdanger'>[weapon] embedded in your [L.name] jostles and stings!</span>")
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@
 	if(victim.stat == DEAD)
 		return
 
-	if(harmful  && prob(pain_chance))
+	if(harmful && prob(pain_chance))
 		var/damage = weapon.w_class * pain_mult
 		L.receive_damage(brute=(1-pain_stam_pct) * damage, stamina=pain_stam_pct * damage)
 		to_chat(victim, "<span class='userdanger'>[weapon] embedded in your [L.name] hurts!</span>")