diff --git a/mineleader.lua b/mineleader.lua
index cc4a831..450df7a 100644
--- a/mineleader.lua
+++ b/mineleader.lua
@@ -422,6 +422,10 @@ local function quarry(x, y, z, forward, right, pattern)
 				return
 			end
 		else
+			if not attemptBreakDown(pattern) then
+				sendLog(FAILED, "Unable to break down.")
+				return
+			end
 			if not attemptMoveDown() then
 				sendLog(FAILED, "Unable to move further down for quarrying.")
 				return