diff --git a/code/datums/components/chasm.dm b/code/datums/components/chasm.dm
index 771a87689a94..d05d0bc8b662 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/chasm.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/chasm.dm
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@
 		if (fallen_mob.stat != DEAD)
 			fallen_mob.investigate_log("has died from falling into a chasm.", INVESTIGATE_DEATHS)
 			fallen_mob.death(TRUE)
-			fallen_mob.apply_damage(300)
+			fallen_mob.adjustBruteLoss(300)
 
 	falling_atoms -= falling_ref