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Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Event	Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event During January 2015, MSA LLC settled a number of cumulative trauma cases, the vast majority of which were insured. The impact of these settlements has been reflected in MSA Safety Incorporated’s 2014 financial statements. See Note 18 for additional details.