diff --git a/code/modules/mining/mine_turfs.dm b/code/modules/mining/mine_turfs.dm
index 2f81f1568a..3c2caa9b82 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/mine_turfs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/mine_turfs.dm
@@ -488,7 +488,7 @@ var/list/mining_overlay_cache = list()
 				M.flash_eyes()
 				if(prob(50))
 					M.Stun(5)
-			radiation_repository.flat_radiate(src, 25, 200)
+			radiation_repository.flat_radiate(src, 25, 100)
 			if(prob(25))
 				excavate_find(prob(5), finds[1])
 	else if(rand(1,500) == 1)