diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/headreattach.dm b/code/modules/surgery/headreattach.dm
index a3031e5d0d..617351178e 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/headreattach.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/headreattach.dm
@@ -177,7 +177,8 @@
 		target.updatehealth()
 		target.UpdateDamageIcon()
 		var/obj/item/weapon/organ/head/B = tool
-		B.brainmob.mind.transfer_to(target)
+		if (B.brainmob.mind)
+			B.brainmob.mind.transfer_to(target)
 		del(B)