Commitments and Contingencies (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Workers' Compensation Claims and Related Losses
Accrued workers compensation claims	$ 19.4	$ 23.5
Workers' compensation included in accrued expenses	6.0	7.8
Workers' compensation included in other long-term liabilities	13.4	$ 15.7
Limits in excess of occurrence for reimbursement of workers' compensation	$ 0.5

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Represents the retention limits per occurrence for workers' compensation, in excess of which such liabilities are insured for losses.

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations and payables pertaining to claims incurred of a workers compensation nature. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations and payables pertaining to claims incurred of a workers compensation nature.

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations and payables pertaining to claims incurred of a workers compensation nature. Used to reflect the noncurrent portion of the liabilities (due beyond one year; or beyond one operating cycle if longer).

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