CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net income (loss)	$ 6,332	$ (17,676)	$ (223,095)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of deferred income taxes of $(2,314), $7,151 and $(5,924) in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively	(88,255)	(47,695)	(55,827)
Net gain (loss) on cash flow hedging instruments, net of deferred income taxes of $(975), $(338) and $(1,410) in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively	8,617	(1,957)	1,047
Pension liability adjustments, net of deferred income taxes of $(14,240), $13,454 and $(11,095) in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively	93,582	(113,596)	95,604
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of deferred income taxes of $10, $(3) and $(18) in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively	(16)	5	31
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	13,928	(163,243)	40,855
Total comprehensive income (loss)	20,260	(180,919)	(182,240)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	2,496	(2,893)	(10,055)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Harsco Corporation	$ 22,756	$ (183,812)	$ (192,295)