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Subsequent Event | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract] |
Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event During January 2015, MSA LLC settled a number of cumulative trauma cases, the vast majority of which were insured. The impact of these settlements has been reflected in MSA Safety Incorporated’s 2014 financial statements. See Note 18 for additional details.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business. + References No definition available. + Details
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