diff --git a/code/modules/mob/organ/organ.dm b/code/modules/mob/organ/organ.dm
index 001e7ccf6d2..138d034718c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/organ/organ.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/organ/organ.dm
@@ -366,7 +366,7 @@
 
 			// heal brute damage
 			if(W.damage_type == CUT || W.damage_type == BRUISE)
-				burn = W.heal_damage(brute)
+				brute = W.heal_damage(brute)
 			else if(W.damage_type == BURN)
 				burn = W.heal_damage(burn)