diff --git a/code/modules/mining/abandoned_crates.dm b/code/modules/mining/abandoned_crates.dm
index 638ac5d5a7c..3b5cd1bc284 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/abandoned_crates.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/abandoned_crates.dm
@@ -179,6 +179,9 @@
 	else
 		return ..()
 
+/obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/loot/attack_animal()
+	return
+
 /obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/loot/attackby(obj/item/weapon/W, mob/user)
 	if(locked)
 		if (istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/card/emag))