Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Estimated remediation cost	$ 0.4	$ 0.4
Future remediation cost	$ 0.7

Site contingency environmental remediation costs incurred.

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