diff --git a/code/modules/mining/ores_coins.dm b/code/modules/mining/ores_coins.dm
index 9a9fefac03..9c4f71140c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/ores_coins.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/ores_coins.dm
@@ -260,7 +260,6 @@
 		else
 			user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] strikes \the [src], causing a chain reaction!</span>", "<span class='danger'>You strike \the [src], causing a chain reaction.</span>")
 			log_game("[key_name(user)] has primed a [name] for detonation at [A][COORD(bombturf)]")
-		spawn(det_time)
 		if(primed)
 			if(quality == 3)
 				explosion(src.loc,2,4,9,adminlog = notify_admins)