Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (293,425)	$ (23,065)	$ 6,061	$ (19,328)	$ (256,075)	$ 6,316	$ 17,644	$ 31,294	$ (329,757)	$ (200,821)	$ 145,206
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Unrealized loss on derivatives (net of tax of $(456), $(470), and $(27) for 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively)									(1,432)	(1,545)	(44)
Foreign currency translation adjustment (net of tax of $(60), $(196), and $2 for 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively)									(188)	(614)	(6)
Pension and other post-retirement benefits liability adjustment (net of tax of $(1,024), $339, and $1,205 for 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively)									(3,214)	1,065	2,000
Comprehensive (loss) income									(334,591)	(201,915)	147,156
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest									(675)	(13)	0
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.									$ (333,916)	$ (201,902)	$ 147,156