diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
index fb077bbcc2c..cc1d362fddd 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
@@ -480,9 +480,10 @@
 	AM.forceMove(src)
 	return 1
 
-/obj/structure/closet/crate/attack_hand(mob/user as mob)
+/obj/structure/closet/crate/attack_hand(var/mob/user)
 	if(!Adjacent(user))
 		return
+	add_fingerprint(user)
 	if(opened)
 		close()
 	else