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Accounting Policies (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
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:

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2012
  
2011
 
   
(in thousands)
 
        
Beginning balance, January 1,
 $104,791  $96,934 
Accrued claims
  9,495   9,790 
Present value discount
  (347)  (530)
Paid claims
  (6,976)  (7,533)
Ending balance
 $106,963  $98,661 
          
Current portion of accrued claims
 $45,068  $40,807 
Long-term portion of accrued claims
  61,895   57,854 
   $106,963  $98,661