Unfortunately, it still doesn't work. Removing any tiles from under an object deletes it. Perhaps the continued problem is caused by a problem with one of the other mods I'm running.
Here is a list of loaded mods:
aai-containers 0.2.11
aai-loaders 0.1.6
aai-loaders-electric 0.1.1
alert-center 0.0.9
alien-biomes 0.6.8
alien-biomes-hr-terrain 0.6.1
AmmoGroup 1.0.8
arrowlib 0.1.3
assembling-machine-request-chest-paste-multiplier 1.0.2
attach-notes 0.5.1
AutoDeconstruct 0.4.4
Auto-destruct-trees-on-resources 0.2.0
autodrive 1.1.15
auto_manual_mode 0.0.9
automatic-station-painter-continued 1.1.0
Automatic_Train_Painter 1.2.0
automatic-underground-pipe-connectors 1.1.3
auto-research 5.2.1
AutoTrash 5.3.13
ballistics 1.0.1
Barbed-Spikes 1.0.1
barreling-machine 0.1.2
barrels-o-fuel 0.1.2
base 1.1.110
belt-balancer-performance 3.2.0
belt-visualizer 1.3.7
BetterAlertArrows 1.0.0
bigger_slower_trains-M 1.7.4
big_power_poles_patched 1.0.0
Bluegistics 0.1.6
BlueprintTools 1.4.0
BottleneckLite 1.2.8
buildings-require-foundation 0.1.3
bullet-trails 0.6.2
CanalBuilderMAV 2.0.3
ch-concentrated-solar 0.3.3
CheapLDStructure 0.1.0
chunk-sized-roboports 4.1.1
circuitissimo 0.1.4
circuit-poles 1.0.2
CleanFloor 1.1.0
ConcreteWall 1.0.4
console-message-double-beep 1.0.0
CopyAssemblerPipeDirection 0.1.4
CopyPasteModules 0.1.1
deadlock-beltboxes-loaders 2.4.2
DeadlockBlackRubberBelts 1.0.5
deadlock_stacked_recipes 1.5.5
DeadlockStackingForDeepCoreMining 1.1.0
DeadlockStackingForKrastorio2 1.1.1
DedLib 0.0.2
DestructiveBlueprints 0.1.1
DiscoScience 1.1.4
DisplayPlates 1.5.1
earlier-requester-chests 1.0.0
EpicWeaponSounds 0.0.2
equal-length-underground-belts 0.1.1
even-distribution 1.0.10
Everbuild 1.0.1
extended-descriptions 1.3.3
extra-underground-belt-pair 0.1.2
factorio-crash-site 1.0.2
factorissimo-2-notnotmelon 1.4.3
FactorySearch 1.11.1
FasterStart 1.1.3
Fill4Me-fixed 0.10.1
filter_assistant 1.0.0
fireproof-worker-bots 1.0.0
flib 0.14.2
Fluid-level-indicator 0.8.6
FluidMustFlow 1.3.5
FluidPatchOrganizer 1.2.2
FNEI 0.4.2
force-inventory-insert 0.0.1
Foundations 2.9.2
fuel-category-compatibility 0.1.2
GDIW 1.1.0
Generic_Logistic_Chest 0.5.7
ghost-counter 1.2.1
GhostOnWater 0.12.2
gvv 0.5.1
HandCraftingPriorityPlus 1.1.1
helmod 1.0.14
HelmodAddonRequester 0.0.4
heroic_library 0.0.1
Honk 5.0.1
IdleTrainStop 0.7.0
inbuilt_lighting 20.1.13
infinite_worker_robot_capacity_research 1.1.1
informatron 0.3.4
inventory-repair 19.1.1
jet-fuel 0.0.0
K2-equipment-compatibility 0.1.1
Krastorio2 1.3.24
Krastorio2Assets 1.2.3
krastorio2_extended_endgame 1.0.4
Kux-CoreLib 2.11.0
Kux-GhostInHand 2.3.4
Kux-SpeedButtons 2.0.10
large-print-signals 0.1.0
larger_shortcut_icons 1.0.0
laserlines 0.3.1
LessUnplugged_bud 1.0.3
LogisticRequestManager 1.1.34
LogisticRequestMerger 1.1.1
logistics_requests_sorted 1.2.0
logtech-beacon-edit 1.1.3
Long_Range_Delivery_Drones 1.0.6
manual-inventory-sort 2.2.5
map-tag-core 0.1.3
map-tag-gps 0.4.1
MapView_NoBlackLines 1.1.501
Mineable-Cliffs 1.0.0
minime 1.1.41
mining-patch-planner 1.6.11
ModuleInserterEx 6.1.3
Module-Rebalance 0.1.1
more_circuit_signals_UPDATED 1.2.1
MouseOverConstruction 1.2.1
MultipleUnitTrainControl 0.4.21
m_WhereIsMyBody 2.7.3
nco-LongStorageTanks 0.2.7
NindyCore 1.0.2
Oil_Based_Paint 1.0.6
PickerDollies 1.2.6
ping-dont-blink 0.1.0
pollution-scaling 1.0.5
power-grid-comb 1.1.0
Prettier-Stacked-Ores-1_1 1.0.2
ProgressiveRunningRevived 1.0.3
QuickSwap 0.0.1
railloader-MXO 1.1.9
rangeindicators_ht 0.0.9
redo 0.2.13
RemoteConfiguration 1.2.6
Robot256Lib 1.1.5
robotarmy 0.4.17
robotworld-continued 1.1.9
Rocket-Silo-Construction 1.3.7
rusty-locale 1.0.16
ShoreWalls 1.0.4
Shortcuts-ick 1.1.28
show-max-underground-distance 0.0.9
Skip_Queuing_Prerequisites 1.2.1
small-iron-pole 0.1.0
SmallRobots 1.1.7
SmarterBotRechargeUpdated 1.1.0
Smart_Inserters 1.2.15
Smooth_Fluids 1.3.0
sonaxaton-resource-map-markers 0.3.5
space-exploration-graphics 0.6.18
Squeak Through 1.8.2
StableFoundations 1.1.4
Stacked_Mining 1.2.5
staggering_force 1.1.2
stdlib 1.4.8
SunBarSwap 0.0.8
Switch_Button-1_0 0.1.22
Switch_Button_Retexture 0.1.1
tackleautorun 1.2.0
TacticalConstruction 1.1.0
Taillights 0.1.1
Tapeline 2.0.10
TemporaryLogisticRequest 1.2.0
textplates 0.6.10
ThickerLines 0.0.5
TintedGhosts 1.1.0
tinted-spaceship-Revived 1.0.2
tiny-assemblers 1.0.7
Train_Control_Signals 1.0.6
TrainGroups 1.4.3
UI_Hotkeys 1.0.1
underground-pipe-pack 1.1.3
underground-pipe-pack-more-simplified 0.1.1
Upgraded-Robots 0.1.1
ups-fps 0.3.2
vehicle-corpses 0.0.10
VehicleSnap 1.18.5
vtk-deep-core-mining 2.11.2
WaterPumpjack 1.0.3
WideChests 5.4.3
WideChestsLogistic 2.0.1
WireShortcuts 1.1.13
Workbench 1.0.1
yafla 0.1.2
zoom-mod 1.7.2