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Accounting Policies (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Activity and balances related to incurred but not paid workers' compensation claims
The following table provides the activity and balances related to incurred but not paid workers' compensation claims for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:

   
2011
  
2010
 
   
(in thousands)
 
        
Beginning balance, January 1,
 $96,934  $88,450 
Accrued claims
  19,523   16,587 
Present value discount
  (898)  (1,036)
Paid claims
  (14,493)  (11,783)
Ending balance
 $101,066  $92,218 
          
Current portion of accrued claims
 $41,331  $37,744 
Long-term portion of accrued claims
  59,735   54,474 
   $101,066  $92,218