diff --git a/src/main/java/tconstruct/smeltery/logic/SmelteryLogic.java b/src/main/java/tconstruct/smeltery/logic/SmelteryLogic.java
index 25156986..ffb2d643 100644
--- a/src/main/java/tconstruct/smeltery/logic/SmelteryLogic.java
+++ b/src/main/java/tconstruct/smeltery/logic/SmelteryLogic.java
@@ -381,7 +381,7 @@ public class SmelteryLogic extends InventoryLogic implements IActiveLogic, IFaci
                 else if (o instanceof EntityLivingBase)
                 {
                     EntityLivingBase living = (EntityLivingBase) o;
-                    if (living.attackEntityFrom(new SmelteryDamageSource(), 5))
+                    if (!living.isDead && living.attackEntityFrom(new SmelteryDamageSource(), 5))
                     {
                         if (currentLiquid + 40 < maxLiquid)
                         {