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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |  |  | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2014 New Markets Tax Credit Transaction | Jul. 20, 2011 New Markets Tax Credit Transaction Broadwind Services, LLC
New Markets Tax Credit program |  |  |  |
Gross loan from AMCREF to Broadwind Services |  |  |  | $ 10,000
Future tax credit that can be generated |  |  | 3,900 |
Tax credit period |  |  | 7 years |
Period which facility must operate and be in compliance |  |  | 7 years |
Amount of tax credits for which the Company may be liable |  |  | 3,900 |
Workers' Compensation Reserves |  |  |  |
Amount accrued for self-insured workers' compensation claims | $ 1,018 | $ 803 |  |

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