diff --git a/code/modules/ruins/lavaland_ruin_code.dm b/code/modules/ruins/lavaland_ruin_code.dm
index 576cf63d6ba..935d38df73c 100644
--- a/code/modules/ruins/lavaland_ruin_code.dm
+++ b/code/modules/ruins/lavaland_ruin_code.dm
@@ -208,6 +208,8 @@
 				meat_counter += 20
 			else
 				meat_counter ++
+			for(var/obj/item/W in H)
+				H.unEquip(W)
 			H.gib()
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/spawner/ash_walker/spawn_mob()