Restructuring Programs Restructuring Programs (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]

The restructuring accrual for Project Orion at June 30, 2014 and the activity for the six months then ended were as follows:

(In thousands)	Expense Incurred in 2014		Other Adjustments		Cash Expenditures			Foreign Currency Translation		Remaining Accrual June 30 2014
Harsco Metals & Minerals Segment
Employee termination benefit costs	$	8,539	$	1,237	$	(1,437	)	$	2	$	8,341
Total	$	8,539	$	1,237	$	(1,437	)	$	2	$	8,341