diff --git a/code/modules/pool/pool_main.dm b/code/modules/pool/pool_main.dm
index 9f867df31e..9d37bd5fd5 100644
--- a/code/modules/pool/pool_main.dm
+++ b/code/modules/pool/pool_main.dm
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@
 						H.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[H] falls in and takes a drink!</span>",
 											"<span class='userdanger'>You fall in and swallow some water!</span>")
 						playsound(src, 'sound/effects/splash.ogg', 60, TRUE, 1)
-				else if(!H.head || !(H.head.armor.getRating(melee) > 20))
+				else if(!H.head || !(H.head.armor.getRating("melee") > 20))
 					if(prob(75))
 						H.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[H] falls in the drained pool!</span>",
 													"<span class='userdanger'>You fall in the drained pool!</span>")