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BENEFIT PLANS (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Number of funded, noncontributory defined benefit pension plans 3vmc_NumberOfFundedNoncontributoryDefinedBenefitPensionPlans  
Number of unfunded, nonqualified pension plans 3vmc_NumberOfUnfundedPensionPlans  
Normal retirement age 65vmc_NormalRetirementAge  
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
One-time curtailment gain $ 0us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanRecognizedNetGainLossDueToCurtailments
/ us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis
= us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember
$ 3,832us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanRecognizedNetGainLossDueToCurtailments
/ us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis
= us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember