WORKERS' COMPENSATION - Workers' Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	4 Months Ended	8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020	Aug. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2021
Workers' Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 11,990	$ 11,511	$ 10,164
Claims and valuation adjustments	(1,679)	906	(1,834)
Payments	(147)	(427)	(405)
Fresh start adjustments		0
Ending balance	10,164	$ 11,990	7,925
Less: current portion	1,705		1,221
Long-term workers' compensation liability	$ 8,459		$ 6,704

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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. Used to reflect the noncurrent portion of the liabilities (due beyond one year; or beyond one operating cycle if longer).

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