diff --git a/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua b/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua
index 15e3af4..e717641 100644
--- a/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua
@@ -203,6 +203,9 @@ local function quarry_run(pos, node)
 				vector.multiply(pdir, rp)),
 				vector.multiply(qdir, rq))
 			local can_dig = true
+
+			minetest.load_area(digpos);
+
 			if can_dig and minetest.is_protected and minetest.is_protected(digpos, owner) then
 				can_dig = false
 			end