diff --git a/code/modules/mining/equipment_locker.dm b/code/modules/mining/equipment_locker.dm
index 5b17b4574b3..12d35ed6e7e 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/equipment_locker.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/equipment_locker.dm
@@ -875,6 +875,10 @@
 			user << "<span class='info'>[src] is only effective on lesser beings.</span>"
 			return
 
+/obj/item/weapon/lazarus_injector/emag_act()
+	if(!malfunctioning)
+		malfunctioning = 1
+
 /obj/item/weapon/lazarus_injector/emp_act()
 	if(!malfunctioning)
 		malfunctioning = 1