diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
index 7d80a28b13..46170d44b1 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@
 		. += "manifest"
 
 /obj/structure/closet/crate/on_attack_hand(mob/user, act_intent = user.a_intent, unarmed_attack_flags)
+	. = ..()
 	if(manifest)
 		tear_manifest(user)