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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Rollforward of Asbestos Claims (Detail) - Asbestos Issue [Member] Claim in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 Claim
Asbestos Claims [Rollforward] |
Pending claims – Beginning | 30
New claims | 3
Settlements | (1)
Dismissals | (5)
Pending claims – Ending | 27

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