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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014
Changes in carrying amounts of goodwill |  |
Balance at December 31, 2013 | $ 431,265 |
Goodwill, Other Changes | 7,949 | [1]
Foreign currency translation | (367) |
Balance at March 31, 2014 | 438,847 |
Harsco Metals & Minerals Segment |  |
Changes in carrying amounts of goodwill |  |
Balance at December 31, 2013 | 421,955 |
Goodwill, Other Changes | 0 | [1]
Foreign currency translation | (367) |
Balance at March 31, 2014 | 421,588 |
Harsco Rail Segment |  |
Changes in carrying amounts of goodwill |  |
Balance at December 31, 2013 | 9,310 |
Goodwill, Other Changes | 0 | [1]
Foreign currency translation | 0 |
Balance at March 31, 2014 | 9,310 |
Harsco Industrial Segment |  |
Changes in carrying amounts of goodwill |  |
Balance at December 31, 2013 | 0 |
Goodwill, Other Changes | 7,949 | [1]
Foreign currency translation | 0 |
Balance at March 31, 2014 | $ 7,949 |
[1] | (a) Changes to goodwill relate to the acquisition of Hammco. See Note 3, Acquisitions and Dispositions.

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