diff --git a/code/game/machinery/recycler.dm b/code/game/machinery/recycler.dm
index e4e37ae1bcb..56019d22f7c 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/recycler.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/recycler.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	layer = MOB_LAYER+1 // Overhead
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
-	damage_deflection = 10
+	damage_deflection = 15
 	var/safety_mode = 0 // Temporarily stops machine if it detects a mob
 	var/icon_name = "grinder-o"
 	var/blood = 0
@@ -92,7 +92,6 @@
 	if(AM)
 		Bumped(AM)
 
-
 /obj/machinery/recycler/Bumped(atom/movable/AM)
 
 	if(stat & (BROKEN|NOPOWER))