diff --git a/code/modules/mining/drilling/scanner.dm b/code/modules/mining/drilling/scanner.dm
index 4a8c3c59b6..0df256c131 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/drilling/scanner.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/drilling/scanner.dm
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/mining_scanner/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
 	user << "You begin sweeping \the [src] about, scanning for metal deposits."
+	playsound(loc, 'sound/items/goggles_charge.ogg', 50, 1, -6)
 
 	if(!do_after(user, 50))
 		return