diff --git a/code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm b/code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm
index 1b9d66da16..4771e2eca7 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm
@@ -1114,7 +1114,7 @@
 		for(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H in orange(2,src))
 			H.adjust_fire_stacks(20)
 			H.IgniteMob() //Guaranteed knockout and ignition for nearby people
-			H.apply_damage(30, BRUTE, BODY_ZONE_CHEST)
+			H.apply_damage(40, BRUTE, BODY_ZONE_CHEST)
 		return
 	if(forced < 2)
 		if(obj_flags & EMAGGED)