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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS POLICIES, Self-insured Insurance and Medical Claims (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Self-insured Insurance and Medical Claims [Abstract] |  |
Workers compensation insurance reserves, per claim | $ 100,000 |
Medical insurance reserves, per claim | $ 175,000 |
Maximum retention percentage of employee higher risk claims | 0.05% |
Accrual for claims | $ 3,100,000 | $ 3,400,000

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