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Contingencies and Legal Matters (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 1 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
USD ($)
item
Dec. 31, 2011
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2012
German tax authorities
EUR (€)
Nov. 30, 2011
German tax authorities
EUR (€)
Aug. 31, 2011
German tax authorities
EUR (€)
Income Taxes          
Tax assessment amount         € 3.7
Payment against the tax assessments     0.3 1.5  
Income taxes receivable $ 2.5 $ 1.9      
Percentage of salaried employees eligible to be represented by Mining, Chemicals and Energy Trade Union (IG BCE) 50.00%        
Percentage of hourly employees eligible to be represented by Mining, Chemicals and Energy Trade Union (IG BCE) 80.00%        
Number of hourly employees in the United States covered by collective bargaining agreements that have expired or will expire within the next 12-months 600