Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 96,183	$ 96,265
Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,054 and $7,306	209,064	200,364
Inventories	151,792	136,837
Deferred tax assets	19,907	22,458
Prepaid income taxes	15,959	9,181
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	31,174	35,861
Total current assets	524,079	500,966
Property, plant and equipment	153,095	152,755
Prepaid pension cost	128,089	121,054
Deferred tax assets	17,821	14,996
Goodwill	259,688	260,134
Intangible assets	33,160	35,029
Other noncurrent assets	170,435	149,336
Total assets	1,286,367	1,234,270
Current liabilities
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	6,682	7,500
Accounts payable	70,376	66,902
Employees’ compensation	35,780	38,164
Insurance and product liability	16,494	14,251
Taxes liabilities	9,042	3,662
Other current liabilities	56,004	61,085
Total current liabilities	194,378	191,564
Long-term debt	281,667	260,667
Pensions and other employee benefits	153,192	152,084
Deferred tax liabilities	47,872	49,621
Other noncurrent liabilities	11,156	7,987
Total liabilities	688,265	661,923
Commitments and contingencies
Mine Safety Appliances Company shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, 4 1/2% cumulative, $50 par value	3,569	3,569
Common stock, no par value	143,835	132,055
Stock compensation trust	(204)	(1,585)
Treasury shares, at cost	(286,299)	(281,524)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(74,731)	(78,269)
Retained earnings	806,219	792,206
Total MSA Safety Incorporated shareholders' equity	592,389	566,452
Noncontrolling interests	5,713	5,895
Total shareholders’ equity	598,102	572,347
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 1,286,367	$ 1,234,270