Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Insurance Indemnification Receivables	$ 735		$ 6,291		$ 8,163
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	3,588		6,368		7,072
Charged to costs and expenses	9,584		6,286		9,137
Other	(7,653)	[1]	(9,066)	[1]	(9,841)	[1]
Ending Balance	5,519		3,588		6,368
Property and Casualty Liability [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	26,951	[2]	34,080	[2]	33,465
Charged to costs and expenses	(1,338)		1,614		10,173
Valuation allowances and reserves, deductions on other adjustment	(7,220)	[2]	(8,359)	[2]	(9,558)	[2]
Other Adjustments	1,402	[2]
Ending Balance	$ 19,795	[2]	$ 26,951	[2]	$ 34,080	[2]

[1] Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries

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