LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND CONTINGENCIES LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND CONTINGENCIES (Loss Contingencies) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 24 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2007
Cases
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number | 4 | |
Loss Contingency Accrual, Carrying Value, Provision | $ 40 |
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- Definition
The charge against earnings in the period to increase loss contingency liabilities, net of any adjustments to reduce previously estimated charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total number of new claims filed pertaining to a loss contingency during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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