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Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Details) |  | 3 Months Ended |
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Jul. 01, 2021 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($) Plan | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Share Based Payments [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of non-contributory defined benefit pension plans | Plan |  | 2 |
Period of average compensation for pension benefit computation |  | 5 years |
Long-term portion of the pension liability |  | $ 31,300,000 | $ 31,500,000
Age limit for a lump sum payment |  | 55 years |
George C Zoley | Amended And Restated Executive Retirement Agreement |  |  |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Share Based Payments [Line Items] |  |  |
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, cash payment | $ 3,600,000 |  |
Deferred compensation, interest rate on cash payment | 5.00% |  |
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, employer contribution | $ 1,000,000 |  |
Deferred compensation, interest rate on employer contribution | 5.00% |  |
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual balance |  | $ 5,200,000 |

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