diff --git a/code/modules/mining/drilling/drill.dm b/code/modules/mining/drilling/drill.dm
index 878af570e84..415a4b2041c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/drilling/drill.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/drilling/drill.dm
@@ -61,6 +61,9 @@
 /obj/machinery/mining/drill/loaded
 	cell = /obj/item/weapon/cell/high
 
+/obj/machinery/mining/drill/get_cell()
+	return cell	
+
 /obj/machinery/mining/drill/process()
 
 	if(need_player_check)