diff --git a/code/game/objects/obj_defense.dm b/code/game/objects/obj_defense.dm
index 1e76bc7160..2dadafe2cf 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/obj_defense.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/obj_defense.dm
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 
 //the essential proc to call when an obj must receive damage of any kind.
 /obj/proc/take_damage(damage_amount, damage_type = BRUTE, damage_flag = 0, sound_effect = 1, attack_dir, armour_penetration = 0)
+	if(QDELETED(src))
+		stack_trace("[src] taking damage after deletion")
+		return
 	if(sound_effect)
 		play_attack_sound(damage_amount, damage_type, damage_flag)
 	if(!(resistance_flags & INDESTRUCTIBLE) && obj_integrity > 0)