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Bluegrass Acquisition - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Bluegrass Materials Company |
Business Combinations [Line Items] |
Business acquisition in cash | $ 1,620

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