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Multiemployer Plans, Payments For Withdrawal Obligation

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Multiemployer Plans, Withdrawal Obligation, Monthly Payment Amount

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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in settlement of litigation and insurance claims. Excludes claims within an insurance entity's normal claims settlement process.

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Amount awarded from other party in judgment or settlement of litigation.

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Amount of current assets classified as other.

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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions) of accrued known and estimated losses incurred as of the balance sheet date for which no insurance coverage exists, and for which a claim has been made or is probable of being asserted, typically arising from workmen's compensation-type of incidents and personal injury to nonemployees from accidents on the entity's property.

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Other current assets	$ 118,640		$ 81,884
Pension
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Payments for withdrawal obligation	2,800
Gain recognized in other income related to acquisitions	500
Multiemployer plans, withdrawal obligation			3,400
Pension \| IEA
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Multiemployer plans, withdrawal obligation	1,900
Pension \| Infrastructure Energy Alternatives, Inc.
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Monthly payment amount	10
Employee Group Medical Claims Policy \| Self-Insurance
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Self-insurance reserve	$ 4,100		4,200
Settled Litigation
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Favorable arbitration award		$ 25,000
Other current assets			$ 19,000
Other legal related cost		$ 5,000