diff --git a/code/modules/supermatter/supermatter.dm b/code/modules/supermatter/supermatter.dm
index e7e66f7558c..4e80282daa7 100644
--- a/code/modules/supermatter/supermatter.dm
+++ b/code/modules/supermatter/supermatter.dm
@@ -349,6 +349,8 @@
 
 
 /obj/machinery/power/supermatter/Bumped(atom/AM as mob|obj)
+	if(istype(AM, /obj/effect))
+		return
 	if(istype(AM, /mob/living))
 		AM.visible_message("<span class=\"warning\">\The [AM] slams into \the [src] inducing a resonance... \his body starts to glow and catch flame before flashing into ash.</span>",\
 		"<span class=\"danger\">You slam into \the [src] as your ears are filled with unearthly ringing. Your last thought is \"Oh, fuck.\"</span>",\