diff --git a/code/modules/shuttle/emergency.dm b/code/modules/shuttle/emergency.dm
index 5481d7856d3..0efd49b0e54 100644
--- a/code/modules/shuttle/emergency.dm
+++ b/code/modules/shuttle/emergency.dm
@@ -182,6 +182,8 @@
 					continue
 				if(ishuman(player)) //hostages allowed on the shuttle, check for restraints
 					var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = player
+					if(!H.check_death_method() && H.health <= HEALTH_THRESHOLD_DEAD) //new crit users who are in hard crit are considered dead
+						continue
 					if(H.handcuffed) //cuffs
 						continue
 					if(H.wear_suit && H.wear_suit.breakouttime) //straight jacket