HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS Table 1 - Balance of and Changes in Accruals for Environmental Matters (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward] | ||
| Balance as of the beginning of year | $ 5,120 | $ 7,667 |
| Additions to accrual | 3,186 | 870 |
| Payments | (2,675) | (3,302) |
| Foreign currency translation | 52 | (115) |
| Balance as of the end of year | $ 5,683 | $ 5,120 |
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- Definition Total costs accrued as of the balance sheet date for environmental loss contingencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of expense for newly incurred environmental loss contingencies. Includes, but is not limited to, remediation expense and interest accretion. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of foreign currency translation gain (loss) which decreases (increases) the accrual for environmental loss contingencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of cash outflow to settle environmental loss contingencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. No definition available.
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