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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 28, 2013 | Dec. 29, 2012
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Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Self-insurance reserves, current liabilities | $ 24.9 | $ 21.2

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- Definition Carrying amount of accrued known and estimated losses incurred as of the balance sheet date for which no insurance coverage exists, and for which a claim has been made or is probable of being asserted, typically arising from workmen's compensation-type of incidents and personal injury to nonemployees from accidents on the entity's property that are expected to be paid within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). + References No definition available. + Details
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