diff --git a/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm b/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm
index 2a03b5ced243a..a8dd6585c6500 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm
@@ -85,8 +85,6 @@
 	desc = "Hostile Environment Cross-Kinetic Helmet: A helmet designed to withstand the wide variety of hazards from Lavaland. It wasn't enough for its last owner."
 	icon_state = "hostile_env"
 	item_state = "hostile_env"
-	body_parts_covered = HEAD
-	flags = BLOCKHAIR
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
 	max_heat_protection_temperature = FIRE_IMMUNITY_MAX_TEMP_PROTECT
 	heat_protection = HEAD