diff --git a/code/modules/research/rdmachines.dm b/code/modules/research/rdmachines.dm
index 60dcc8716cc..069447c6f45 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/rdmachines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/rdmachines.dm
@@ -107,7 +107,6 @@
 	return screwdriver_act(user, tool)
 
 /obj/machinery/rnd/multitool_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/multitool/tool)
-	. = ITEM_INTERACT_BLOCKING
 	if(panel_open)
 		wires.interact(user)
 		return ITEM_INTERACT_SUCCESS