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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Additional Information (Detail) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Rolling Forecasts Period | 10 years
Tenure To Be Used To File Undiscounted Asbestos Liability Including Legal Fees And Claims | 10 years
Asbestos Issue [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Number of claims open | 77,000

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