diff --git a/generic/models.py b/generic/models.py
index ba062ab6..c95933c2 100644
--- a/generic/models.py
+++ b/generic/models.py
@@ -239,6 +239,7 @@ class SeriesImageBase(models.Model):
         return info
 
     def generate_md5_hash(self):
+        if not self.removed:
             image_hash, is_dicom = get_image_hash(self.image, hash_type="md5", direct_pixel_data=False)
 
             self.is_dicom = is_dicom
@@ -247,6 +248,7 @@ class SeriesImageBase(models.Model):
             self.save()
 
     def generate_blake3_hash(self):
+        if not self.removed:
             image_blake3_hash, is_dicom = get_image_hash(self.image, hash_type="blake3", direct_pixel_data=True)
             self.is_dicom = is_dicom
             self.image_blake3_hash = image_blake3_hash