diff --git a/lib/process/master.js b/lib/process/master.js
index 50e905173..25f4f19fc 100644
--- a/lib/process/master.js
+++ b/lib/process/master.js
@@ -118,7 +118,10 @@ process.on('uncaughtException', err => {
     cmd: 'failed',
     value: err
   });
-  throw err;
+  
+  // An uncaughException leaves this process in a potentially undetermined state so
+  // we must exit
+  process.exit(-1);
 });
 
 /**