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ACCRUED WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND PNEUMOCONIOSIS BENEFITS - Benefit Obligations (Details) - Pneumoconiosis benefits - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Reconciliation of the changes in black lung benefit obligations      
Benefit obligations at beginning of year $ 72,095 $ 74,859  
Service cost 2,593 2,525 $ 2,255
Interest cost 3,044 2,542 2,555
Actuarial (gain) loss 23,298 (4,599)  
Benefits and expenses paid (3,347) (3,232)  
Benefit obligations at end of year $ 97,683 $ 72,095 $ 74,859