diff --git a/tests/bugs/core_3323_test.py b/tests/bugs/core_3323_test.py
index e5ce2289..a66eda82 100644
--- a/tests/bugs/core_3323_test.py
+++ b/tests/bugs/core_3323_test.py
@@ -162,6 +162,7 @@ def test_1(act: Action, tmp_isql_cmds: List[Path], tmp_isql_logs: List[Path], ca
                         # causes pytest to hang on its final point.
                         # Explained by hvlad, email 26.10.24 17:42
                         rs = cur.execute(ps, (f'TAG_{worker_i}',))
+                        worker_att = None
                         for r in rs:
                             worker_att = r