Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Expected CARES Act refund		$ 15.0
Foreign tax credit refund received	$ 24.5
Years of effectiveness of employment agreements after the termination of employment		3 years
Minimum
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Percentage of uncertain tax positions likelihood of being sustained		50.00%
Mexico \| Income and other business taxes \| Foreign tax authority
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Approximate audit claims assessed		$ 632.9

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