diff --git a/nodes/node_crate.lua b/nodes/node_crate.lua
index a9f7d3f..653a95d 100644
--- a/nodes/node_crate.lua
+++ b/nodes/node_crate.lua
@@ -309,7 +309,7 @@ minetest.register_node("digtron:loaded_crate", {
 
 	on_dig = function(pos, node, player)
 		if player and not minetest.is_protected(pos, player:get_player_name()) then
-			loaded_on_dig(pos, player, "digtron:loaded_crate")
+			return loaded_on_dig(pos, player, "digtron:loaded_crate")
 		end
 	end,