diff --git a/code/modules/mining/equipment_locker.dm b/code/modules/mining/equipment_locker.dm
index 56f71c94cb9..d59688d53b4 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/equipment_locker.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/equipment_locker.dm
@@ -437,6 +437,8 @@
 	return
 
 /obj/machinery/mineral/equipment_vendor/attackby(obj/item/I as obj, mob/user as mob, params)
+	if(!powered())
+		return
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/weapon/mining_voucher))
 		RedeemVoucher(I, user)
 		return