Manufacturers say shock reports are rare and recommend customers ground treadmills with a rubber mat.

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The detainees have a foam rubber sleeping mat and two towels -- one for bathing and another for a prayer mat, Cox said.

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If you dig your foot into the surface and remove some of the clay, you will notice that the underlying surface is a hard rubber-like mat.

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