diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
index 61db52bf8a0..f9403f630b2 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
@@ -28,12 +28,20 @@
 /obj/structure/closet/crate/can_close()
 	return TRUE
 
-/obj/structure/closet/crate/open()
+/obj/structure/closet/crate/open(by_hand = FALSE)
 	if(src.opened)
 		return FALSE
 	if(!src.can_open())
 		return FALSE
 
+	if(by_hand)
+		for(var/obj/O in src)
+			if(O.density)
+				var/response = alert(usr, "This crate has been packed with bluespace compression, an item inside won't fit back inside. Are you sure you want to open it?","Bluespace Compression Warning", "No", "Yes")
+				if(response == "No" || !Adjacent(usr))
+					return FALSE
+				break
+
 	if(rigged && locate(/obj/item/radio/electropack) in src)
 		if(isliving(usr))
 			var/mob/living/L = usr
@@ -83,6 +91,10 @@
 		return
 	return ..()
 
+/obj/structure/closet/crate/toggle(mob/user, by_hand = FALSE)
+	if(!(opened ? close() : open(by_hand)))
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>It won't budge!</span>")
+
 /obj/structure/closet/crate/proc/try_rig(obj/item/W, mob/user)
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil))
 		var/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/C = W
@@ -137,7 +149,7 @@
 					do_sparks(5, 1, src)
 					return
 		src.add_fingerprint(user)
-		src.toggle(user)
+		src.toggle(user, by_hand = TRUE)
 
 // Called when a crate is delivered by MULE at a location, for notifying purposes
 /obj/structure/closet/crate/proc/notifyRecipient(var/destination)
@@ -237,7 +249,7 @@
 	if(locked)
 		src.togglelock(user)
 	else
-		src.toggle(user)
+		src.toggle(user, by_hand = TRUE)
 
 /obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/closed_item_click(mob/user)
 	togglelock(user)