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Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 9 Months Ended |
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Jul. 01, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Share Based Payments [Line Items] |  |  |
Age limit for a lump sum payment |  | 55 years |
Long-term portion of the pension liability |  | $ 27.9 | $ 27.0
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 | $ 3.6 |  |
Deferred compensation, interest rate on cash payment | 5.00% |  |
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, employer contribution | $ 1.0 |  |
Deferred compensation, interest rate on employer contribution | 5.00% |  |
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual balance |  | $ 11.1 |

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