diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
index 5cd8c2b68e..750f620956 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
@@ -348,10 +348,11 @@ var/list/slot_equipment_priority = list( \
 		return
 	else
 		var/deathtime = world.time - src.timeofdeath
-		var/mob/dead/observer/G = src
-		if(G.has_enabled_antagHUD == 1 && config.antag_hud_restricted)
-			usr << "\blue <B>Upon using the antagHUD you forfeighted the ability to join the round.</B>"
-			return
+		if(istype(src,/mob/dead/observer))
+			var/mob/dead/observer/G = src
+			if(G.has_enabled_antagHUD == 1 && config.antag_hud_restricted)
+				usr << "\blue <B>Upon using the antagHUD you forfeighted the ability to join the round.</B>"
+				return
 		var/deathtimeminutes = round(deathtime / 600)
 		var/pluralcheck = "minute"
 		if(deathtimeminutes == 0)