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Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($) Employees Countries Facilities | Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($) Employees Countries Facilities | Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Entity Number of Employees | Employees | 20,000 |  | 20,000 |
Number of Facilities | Facilities | 80 |  | 80 |
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates | Countries | 17 |  | 17 |
Insurance Deductible Expense | $ 1.0 |  |  |
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges | 28.4 |  |  |
Loss Contingency, Receivable | 19.8 |  | $ 19.8 |
Gain Loss on Insurance Proceeds Related To Property Damage | $ 8.6 | $ 0.0 | $ 8.6 | $ 0.0
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of |  | $ 225.0 |  |

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