diff --git a/data/json/items/generic.json b/data/json/items/generic.json
index 9ceb69618282b..bb55dda9e3a81 100644
--- a/data/json/items/generic.json
+++ b/data/json/items/generic.json
@@ -977,7 +977,8 @@
     "weight": "15000 g",
     "volume": "20 L",
     "bashing": 5,
-    "to_hit": -5
+    "to_hit": -5,
+    "flags": [ "FRAGILE_MELEE" ]
   },
   {
     "type": "GENERIC",