diff --git a/code/modules/mining/machine_stacking.dm b/code/modules/mining/machine_stacking.dm
index 68c5a31c25..220828bd61 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/machine_stacking.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/machine_stacking.dm
@@ -131,6 +131,7 @@
 			stack_storage[sheet] -= stack_amt
 			S.update_icon()
 
-	console.updateUsrDialog()
+	if(console)
+		console.updateUsrDialog()
 	return