diff --git a/code/modules/awaymissions/corpse.dm b/code/modules/awaymissions/corpse.dm
index 8cf7b28a5f..3f25bce2ae 100644
--- a/code/modules/awaymissions/corpse.dm
+++ b/code/modules/awaymissions/corpse.dm
@@ -186,8 +186,8 @@
 				PDA.toff = TRUE
 		if(disable_sensors)
 			// Using crew monitors to find corpses while creative makes finding certain ruins too easy.
-			var/obj/item/clothing/under/C = H.wear_suit
-			if(C)
+			var/obj/item/clothing/under/C = H.w_uniform
+			if(istype(C))
 				C.sensor_mode = NO_SENSORS
 
 	var/obj/item/card/id/W = H.wear_id