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Benefit Plans (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) plan | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) plan | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Number of defined-contribution 401(k) plans | plan | 2 | 2 |  |
Percentage of employer match |  | 100.00% |  |
Percent of employees' gross pay matched |  | 6.00% |  |
Vesting schedule for employer's matching funds |  | 3 years |  |
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Matching contributions made by the company |  | $ 8.1 | $ 7.3 | $ 6.6
Union Plan |  |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Matching contributions made by the company | $ 0.1 |  |  |

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