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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000045876-07-000067.txt : 20070516
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20070516132627
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000045876-07-000067
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20070515
FILED AS OF DATE:		20070516
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20070516

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HARSCO CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000045876
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL PRODUCTS [3440]
		IRS NUMBER:				231483991
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P O BOX 8888
		CITY:			CAMP HILL
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			17001-8888
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7177637064

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PO BOX 8888
		CITY:			CAMP HILL
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			17001-8888

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SCHEINER JAMES I
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001201348

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-03970
		FILM NUMBER:		07856984

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O HARSCO CORP PO BOX 8888
		CITY:			CAMP HILL
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			17001-8888
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        <footnote id="F1">Reflects adjustment made for two-for-one stock distribution on March 26, 2007.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Represents deferred compensation under the 1995 Non-Employee Directors' Stock Plan.  Each phantom stock unit represents a right to be paid in cash an amount equal to the fair market value of one share of Harsco Corporation Common Stock at the date of settlement.  Represents a scheduled settlement date for the phantom stock units to be paid in cash in annual installments over ten years commencing by January 31, 2006.  The deferred compensation credit for fees earned during the quarterly period is the fair market value on the day immediately preceding such credit date.  Includes reinvested dividends.  The amount credited for each quarterly dividend is payable using the dividend payment date as the valuation date.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Stock option granted pursuant to 1995 Non-Employee Directors' Stock Plan, in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Represents restricted stock units granted under the 1995 Non-Employee Directors' Stock Plan.  Each restricted stock unit has a one year vesting period and will be settled promptly following termination of the individual's service as a director of the Company.  Includes reinvested dividends.</footnote>
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