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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Additional Information (Details) (Damage Due to Flooding [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Damage Due to Flooding [Member]
     
Insurance recoveries      
Insurance recoveries collected     $ 47.9us-gaap_InsuranceRecoveries
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Pre-tax gain recognized in Other (income)/expense $ 0.3us-gaap_GainOnBusinessInterruptionInsuranceRecovery
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$ 7.8us-gaap_GainOnBusinessInterruptionInsuranceRecovery
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