INVENTORIES - Summary of Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Inventories [Abstract]
Work in progress, net	$ 996,000	$ 916,000
Raw materials and supplies, net	189,000	205,000
Total	1,185,000	$ 1,121,000
Elimination of reserve upon sale of inventory	$ (12,000)

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Inventory Reserve, Current, Elimination Of Reserve Upon Sale Of Inventory

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The amount of current inventories. [Refer: Inventories]

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A classification of current inventory representing the amount of assets to be consumed in the production process or in the rendering of services. [Refer: Inventories]

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