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Significant Accounting Policies Self-Insurance Accruals (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Health insurance reserves | $ 3.7 | $ 3.5

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- Definition Self insurance health insurance reserves for estimated cost of health related claims, including estimated expenses incurred but not reported + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

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- Details
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