INCOME TAXES	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	INCOME TAXES We evaluate our estimated annual effective income tax rate on a quarterly basis based on current and forecasted operating results and tax laws. The estimated annual effective tax rate is adjusted quarterly based upon actual results and updated operating forecasts; consequently, based upon the mix and timing of our actual earnings compared to annual projections, our effective tax rate may vary quarterly and may make quarterly comparisons not meaningful. A tax expense or benefit unrelated to the current year income or loss is recognized in its entirety as a discrete item of tax in the period identified. The quarterly income tax provision is generally comprised of tax on income or tax benefit on loss at the most recent estimated annual effective tax rate, adjusted for the effect of discrete items. The effective tax rate for continuing operations for the three months ended 2012 was a 35.5% provision on income compared to a 38.1% benefit on loss for the three months ended 2011. The effective tax rate for the three months ended 2012 differs from the statutory rate primarily due to net permanent deductions, largely percentage depletion partially offset by nondeductible officer's compensation. The effective tax rate for the three months ended 2011 differs from the statutory rate primarily due to net permanent deductions, largely percentage depletion, increasing the tax benefit on pretax loss. There were no significant discrete items recorded during each of the three months ended 2012 or 2011. As of March 31, 2012, we had a gross liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $0.2 million, unchanged from the amount recorded at December 31, 2011. If recognized, all of this liability would affect our effective tax rate. This liability is reflected in other accrued expenses on our accompanying balance sheet. We do not expect our remaining liability for uncertain tax positions to decrease in the next twelve months. As of the date of this filing, we are current with our income tax filings in all applicable state jurisdictions and currently have no state income tax returns in the process of examination.

INCOME TAXES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

INCOME TAXES

We evaluate our estimated annual effective income tax rate on a quarterly basis based on current and forecasted operating results and tax laws. The estimated annual effective tax rate is adjusted quarterly based upon actual results and updated operating forecasts; consequently, based upon the mix and timing of our actual earnings compared to annual projections, our effective tax rate may vary quarterly and may make quarterly comparisons not meaningful. A tax expense or benefit unrelated to the current year income or loss is recognized in its entirety as a discrete item of tax in the period identified. The quarterly income tax provision is generally comprised of tax on income or tax benefit on loss at the most recent estimated annual effective tax rate, adjusted for the effect of discrete items.

The effective tax rate for continuing operations for the three months ended 2012 was a 35.5% provision on income compared to a 38.1% benefit on loss for the three months ended 2011. The effective tax rate for the three months ended 2012 differs from the statutory rate primarily due to net permanent deductions, largely percentage depletion partially offset by nondeductible officer's compensation. The effective tax rate for the three months ended 2011 differs from the statutory rate primarily due to net permanent deductions, largely percentage depletion, increasing the tax benefit on pretax loss. There were no significant discrete items recorded during each of the three months ended 2012 or 2011.

As of March 31, 2012, we had a gross liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $0.2 million, unchanged from the amount recorded at December 31, 2011. If recognized, all of this liability would affect our effective tax rate. This liability is reflected in other accrued expenses on our accompanying balance sheet. We do not expect our remaining liability for uncertain tax positions to decrease in the next twelve months.

As of the date of this filing, we are current with our income tax filings in all applicable state jurisdictions and currently have no state income tax returns in the process of examination.