Key Energy Services (KEGX) 10-Q 5 May 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 27, 2015
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	KEY ENERGY SERVICES INC
Entity Central Index Key	318996
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	KEG
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		155,964,298

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$35,919	$27,304
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,240 and $2,925, respectively	228,110	289,466
Inventories	33,672	30,171
Other current assets	82,524	86,854
Total current assets	380,225	433,795
Property and equipment	2,549,844	2,555,515
Accumulated depreciation	-1,347,321	-1,320,257
Property and equipment, net	1,202,523	1,235,258
Goodwill	561,039	582,739
Other intangible assets, net	13,665	14,500
Deferred financing costs, net	10,231	10,735
Other assets	54,717	56,471
TOTAL ASSETS	2,222,400	2,333,498
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	56,906	77,631
Other current liabilities	127,884	164,227
Total current liabilities	184,790	241,858
Long-term debt	778,287	748,426
Workers' compensation, vehicular and health insurance liabilities	28,701	29,690
Deferred tax liabilities	206,178	228,394
Other non-current liabilities	26,799	27,067
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 155,968,134 and 153,557,108 shares issued and outstanding	15,597	15,356
Additional paid-in capital	960,361	960,647
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-37,977	-37,280
Retained earnings	59,664	119,340
Total equity	997,645	1,058,063
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$2,222,400	$2,333,498

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$4,240	$2,925
Common stock, shares issued	155,968,134	153,557,108
Common stock, shares outstanding	155,968,134	153,557,108
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)	$0.10	$0.10
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
REVENUES	$267,799	$356,141
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Direct operating expenses	204,530	258,302
Depreciation and amortization expense	47,211	51,095
General and administrative expenses	67,644	52,866
Impairment expense	21,700	0
Operating loss	-73,286	-6,122
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	13,342	13,554
Other (income) loss, net	-4,432	69
Loss before income taxes	-91,060	-19,607
Income tax benefit	31,384	7,708
NET LOSS	($59,676)	($11,899)
Loss per share:
Basic and diluted (per share)	($0.39)	($0.08)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted	154,816	152,927

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET LOSS	($59,676)	($11,899)
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation loss	-697	-5,265
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	($60,373)	($17,164)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	($59,676)	($11,899)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	47,211	51,095
Impairment expense	21,700	0
Bad debt expense	1,001	332
Accretion of asset retirement obligations	152	145
Income (loss) from equity method investments	-10	70
Amortization of deferred financing costs and premium	490	560
Deferred income tax benefit	-11,692	-6,541
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net	2,246	-319
Share-based compensation	3,523	3,101
Excess tax expense from share-based compensation	2,840	1,210
Changes in working capital:
Accounts receivable	60,214	27,519
Other current assets	4,711	-5,292
Accounts payable, accrued interest and accrued expenses	-57,899	-15,046
Share-based compensation liability awards	599	1,563
Other assets and liabilities	-18,074	-804
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-2,664	45,694
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	-18,995	-28,525
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets	2,890	1,174
Proceeds from notes receivable	400	600
Net cash used in investing activities	-15,705	-26,751
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of long-term debt	0	-3,573
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility	91,000	70,000
Repayments on revolving credit facility	-61,000	-70,000
Payment of deferred financing costs	-125	0
Repurchases of common stock	-210	-2,151
Excess tax expense from share-based compensation	-2,840	-1,210
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	26,825	-6,934
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash	159	634
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	8,615	12,643
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	27,304	28,306
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$35,919	$40,949

GENERAL

GENERAL	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
GENERAL	GENERAL
	Key Energy Services, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, “Key,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “its,” and “our”) provide a full range of well services to major oil companies, foreign national oil companies and independent oil and natural gas production companies. Our services include rig-based and coiled tubing-based well maintenance and workover services, well completion and recompletion services, fluid management services, fishing and rental services, and other ancillary oilfield services. Additionally, certain of our rigs are capable of specialty drilling applications. We operate in most major oil and natural gas producing regions of the continental United States and have operations in Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, the Middle East and Russia. In addition, we have a technology development and control systems business based in Canada.
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared using generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The condensed December 31, 2014 balance sheet was prepared from audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 (the “2014 Form 10-K”). Certain information relating to our organization and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2014 Form 10-K.
	The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this report include all normal and recurring material adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented herein. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year or any other interim period, due to fluctuations in demand for our services, timing of maintenance and other expenditures, and other factors.
	We have evaluated events occurring after the balance sheet date included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and through the date on which the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were issued, for possible disclosure of a subsequent event. In April 2015, we identified a subsequent event that required disclosure. See “Note 16. Subsequent Events” for further discussion.

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES	SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
	The preparation of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to develop estimates and to make assumptions that affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. These estimates may also impact the nature and extent of our disclosure, if any, of our contingent liabilities. Among other things, we use estimates to (i) analyze assets for possible impairment, (ii) determine depreciable lives for our assets, (iii) assess future tax exposure and realization of deferred tax assets, (iv) determine amounts to accrue for contingencies, (v) value tangible and intangible assets, (vi) assess workers’ compensation, vehicular liability, self-insured risk accruals and other insurance reserves, (vii) provide allowances for our uncollectible accounts receivable, (viii) value our asset retirement obligations, and (ix) value our equity-based compensation. We review all significant estimates on a recurring basis and record the effect of any necessary adjustments prior to publication of our financial statements. Adjustments made with respect to the use of estimates relate to improved information not previously available. Because of the limitations inherent in this process, our actual results may differ materially from these estimates. We believe that the estimates used in the preparation of these interim financial statements are reasonable.
	There have been no material changes or developments in our evaluation of accounting estimates and underlying assumptions or methodologies that we believe to be a “Critical Accounting Policy or Estimate” as disclosed in our 2014 Form 10-K.
	Accounting Standards Adopted or Not Yet Adopted in this Report
	There are no new accounting standards that have been adopted in this report.
	ASU 2014-09. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contract with Customers (Topic 606). The objective of this ASU is to establish the principles to report useful information to users of financial statements about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue from contracts with customers. The core principle is to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and must be adopted using either a full retrospective method or a modified retrospective method. We are currently evaluating the standard to determine the impact of its adoption on the consolidated financial statements.

EQUITY

EQUITY	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
EQUITY	EQUITY
	A reconciliation of the total carrying amount of our equity accounts for the three months ended March 31, 2015 is as follows:
		COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
		Common Stock					Additional Paid-in Capital			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Retained Earnings			Total
		Number of Shares		Amount at Par
		(in thousands)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	153,557		$	15,356		$	960,647		$	(37,280	)	$	119,340		$	1,058,063
	Foreign currency translation	—		—			—			(697		)	—			(697		)
	Common stock purchases	(106	)	(11		)	(199		)	—			—			(210		)
	Share-based compensation	2,517		252			2,753			—			—			3,005
	Tax expense from share-based compensation	—		—			(2,840		)	—			—			(2,840		)
	Net loss	—		—			—			—			(59,676		)	(59,676		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	155,968		$	15,597		$	960,361		$	(37,977	)	$	59,664		$	997,645
	A reconciliation of the total carrying amount of our equity accounts for three months ended March 31, 2014 is as follows:
		COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
		Common Stock					Additional Paid-in Capital			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Retained Earnings			Total
		Number of Shares		Amount at Par
		(in thousands)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	152,331		$	15,233		$	953,306		$	(15,414	)	$	297,968		$	1,251,093
	Foreign currency translation	—		—			—			(5,265		)	—			(5,265		)
	Common stock purchases	(276	)	(28		)	(2,123		)	—			—			(2,151		)
	Share-based compensation	1,348		135			2,966			—			—			3,101
	Tax expense from share-based compensation	—		—			(1,210		)	—			—			(1,210		)
	Net loss	—		—			—			—			(11,899		)	(11,899		)
	Balance at March 31, 2014	153,403		$	15,340		$	952,939		$	(20,679	)	$	286,069		$	1,233,669

OTHER_BALANCE_SHEET_INFORMATIO

OTHER BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]
OTHER BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION	OTHER BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
	The table below presents comparative detailed information about other current assets at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
		March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Other current assets:
	Deferred tax assets	$	13,515	$	11,823
	Prepaid current assets	26,356		28,218
	Reinsurance receivable	8,739		9,200
	VAT asset	16,322		18,889
	Other	17,592		18,724
	Total	$	82,524	$	86,854
	The table below presents comparative detailed information about other non-current assets at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
		March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Other non-current assets:
	Deferred tax assets	$	34,102	$	35,238
	Reinsurance receivable	9,220		9,537
	Deposits	9,993		10,125
	Equity method investments	997		987
	Other	405		584
	Total	$	54,717	$	56,471
	The table below presents comparative detailed information about other current liabilities at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
		March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Other current liabilities:
	Accrued payroll, taxes and employee benefits	$	28,810	$	32,477
	Accrued operating expenditures	31,699		45,899
	Income, sales, use and other taxes	20,566		25,892
	Self-insurance reserve	31,140		31,359
	Accrued interest	3,840		15,241
	Accrued insurance premiums	3,898		7,515
	Share-based compensation and other liabilities	7,931		5,844
	Total	$	127,884	$	164,227
	The table below presents comparative detailed information about other non-current liabilities at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
		March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Other non-current liabilities:
	Asset retirement obligations	$	12,628	$	12,525
	Environmental liabilities	5,570		5,730
	Accrued rent	112		263
	Accrued sales, use and other taxes	5,417		5,411
	Other	3,072		3,138
	Total	$	26,799	$	27,067

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLE_

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are as follows:
		U.S. Rig Services				Fluid Management Services				Coiled Tubing Services				Fishing and Rental Services				International				Total
		(in thousands)
	December 31, 2014	$	297,719			$	24,479			$	82,695			$	173,463			$	4,383			$	582,739
	Goodwill impairment	—				—				(21,700		)		—				—				(21,700		)
	March 31, 2015	$	297,719			$	24,479			$	60,995			$	173,463			$	4,383			$	561,039
	The components of our other intangible assets as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:
		March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Noncompete agreements:
	Gross carrying value	$	2,269			$	2,269
	Accumulated amortization	(1,786		)		(1,710		)
	Net carrying value	483				559
	Patents, trademarks and tradenames:
	Gross carrying value	3,078				3,106
	Accumulated amortization	(274		)		(263		)
	Net carrying value	2,804				2,843
	Customer relationships and contracts:
	Gross carrying value	59,005				59,045
	Accumulated amortization	(52,884		)		(52,303		)
	Net carrying value	6,121				6,742
	Developed technology:
	Gross carrying value	8,494				8,494
	Accumulated amortization	(4,237		)		(4,138		)
	Net carrying value	4,257				4,356
	Customer backlog:
	Gross carrying value	779				779
	Accumulated amortization	(779		)		(779		)
	Net carrying value	—				—
	Total:
	Gross carrying value	73,625				73,693
	Accumulated amortization	(59,960		)		(59,193		)
	Net carrying value	$	13,665			$	14,500
	Of our intangible assets at March 31, 2015, $2.7 million are indefinite-lived tradenames and patents which are not subject to amortization. The weighted average remaining amortization periods and expected amortization expense for the next five years for our definite lived intangible assets are as follows:
		Weighted		Expected Amortization Expense
		average
		remaining
		amortization
		period (years)		Remainder				2016				2017				2018				2019				2020
				of 2015
				(in thousands)
	Noncompete agreements	1.6		$	233			$	250			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
	Trademarks	3.2		30				40				40				17				—				—
	Customer relationships and contracts	3.8		1,852				1,875				1,392				431				341				230
	Developed technology	15.8		300				400				400				400				324				221
	Total expected intangible asset amortization expense			$	2,415			$	2,565			$	1,832			$	848			$	665			$	451
	Certain of our other intangible assets are denominated in Russian Rubles and, as such, the values of these assets are subject to fluctuations associated with changes in exchange rates. Amortization expense for our intangible assets was $0.8 million and $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
	We perform an analysis of goodwill impairment on an annual basis unless an event occurs that triggers additional interim testing. The decline in market value of our stock during the fourth quarter of 2014 was determined to be a triggering event making it necessary to perform the first step of the goodwill impairment test for our U.S. Rig Services, Coiled Tubing Services, Fishing and Rental Services and Fluid Management Services segments. Based on the results of our step one analysis, the fair value of our U.S. Rig Services, Fluid Management Services and Fishing and Rental Services segments exceeded their carrying values, but the analysis indicated potential impairment in our Coiled Tubing Services segment. Step two of the goodwill impairment testing for the Coiled Tubing Services segment was performed preliminarily during the fourth quarter of 2014 and our analysis concluded that $19.1 million of goodwill was impaired. During the first quarter of 2015, we engaged outside consultants to assist us in finalizing our step two testing. Based on the additional analysis performed, we concluded that there was an additional $21.7 million of goodwill that was impaired.

LONGTERM_DEBT

LONG-TERM DEBT	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
LONG-TERM DEBT	LONG-TERM DEBT
	As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the components of our long-term debt were as follows:
		March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
		(in thousands)
	6.75% Senior Notes due 2021	$	675,000	$	675,000
	Senior Secured Credit Facility revolving loans due 2016	100,000		70,000
	Net unamortized premium on debt	3,287		3,426
	Total	$	778,287	$	748,426
	6.75% Senior Notes due 2021
	We have outstanding $675 million of 6.75% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “2021 Notes”). The 2021 Notes are general unsecured senior obligations and are effectively subordinated to all of our existing and future secured indebtedness. The 2021 Notes are or will be jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain of our existing and future domestic subsidiaries. Interest on the 2021 Notes is payable on March 1 and September 1 of each year. The 2021 Notes mature on March 1, 2021.
	On or after March 1, 2016, the 2021 Notes will be subject to redemption at any time and from time to time at our option, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices below (expressed as percentages of the principal amount redeemed), plus accrued and unpaid interest to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on March 1 of the years indicated below:
	Year	Percentage
	2016	103.375	%
	2017	102.25	%
	2018	101.125	%
	2019 and thereafter	100	%
	At any time and from time to time prior to March 1, 2016, we may, at our option, redeem all or a portion of the 2021 Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a premium with respect to the 2021 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. The premium is the excess of (i) the present value of the redemption price of 103.375% of the principal amount, plus all remaining scheduled interest payments due through March 1, 2016 discounted at the treasury rate plus 0.5% over (ii) the principal amount of the note. If we experience a change of control, subject to certain exceptions, we must give holders of the 2021 Notes the opportunity to sell to us their 2021 Notes, in whole or in part, at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase.
	We are subject to certain negative covenants under the Indenture. The Indenture limits our ability to, among other things:
	•	incur additional indebtedness and issue preferred equity interests;
	•	pay dividends or make other distributions or repurchase or redeem equity interests;
	•	make loans and investments;
	•	enter into sale and leaseback transactions;
	•	sell, transfer or otherwise convey assets;
	•	create liens;
	•	enter into transactions with affiliates;
	•	enter into agreements restricting subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends;
	•	designate future subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries; and
	•	consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of the applicable entities’ assets.
	These covenants are subject to certain exceptions and qualifications, and contain cross-default provisions relating to the covenants of our 2011 Credit Facility discussed below. Substantially all of the covenants will terminate before the 2021 Notes mature if one of two specified ratings agencies assigns the 2021 Notes an investment grade rating in the future and no events of default exist under the Indenture. As of March 31, 2015, the 2021 Notes were rated below investment grade. Any covenants that cease to apply to us as a result of achieving an investment grade rating will not be restored, even if the investment rating assigned to the 2021 Notes later falls below investment grade. We were in compliance with these covenants as of March 31, 2015.
	Senior Secured Credit Facility
	We are party to a $400.0 million senior secured revolving bank credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A., as Syndication Agent, and Capital One, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and DnB NOR Bank ASA, as Co-Documentation Agent (as amended, the “2011 Credit Facility”), which is an important source of liquidity for us. The total commitments by the lenders under the credit facility will automatically be reduced from $400.0 million to $350.0 million on July 1, 2015. The 2011 Credit Facility consists of a revolving credit facility, letter of credit sub-facility and swing line facility, all of which will mature no later than March 31, 2016. Borrowings under our 2011 Credit Facility continue to be classified as long-term as we have the intent to refinance amounts outstanding on a long-term basis and believe we have the ability to do so. See “Liquidity Outlook and Future Capital Requirements” in “Part I, Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors” for further discussion.
	The maximum amount that we may borrow under the facility may be subject to limitation due to the operation of the covenants contained in the facility. The 2011 Credit Facility allows us to request increases in the total commitments under the facility by up to $100.0 million in the aggregate in part or in full anytime during the term of the 2011 Credit Facility, with any such increases being subject to compliance with the restrictive covenants in the 2011 Credit Facility and in the Indenture governing our 2021 Senior Notes, as well as lender approval.
	We capitalized $4.9 million of financing costs in connection with the execution of the 2011 Credit Facility that will be amortized over the term of the debt.
	The interest rate per annum applicable to the 2011 Credit Facility is, at our option, (i) adjusted LIBOR plus the applicable margin or (ii) the higher of (x) JPMorgan’s prime rate, (y) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.5% and (z) one-month adjusted LIBOR plus 1.0%, plus in each case the applicable margin for all other loans. The applicable margin for LIBOR loans ranges from 225 to 300 basis points, and the applicable margin for all other loans ranges from 125 to 200 basis points, depending upon our consolidated total leverage ratio as defined in the 2011 Credit Facility. Unused commitment fees on the facility equal 0.5%.
	The 2011 Credit Facility contains certain financial covenants, which, among other things, limit our annual capital expenditures, restrict our ability to repurchase shares and require us to maintain certain financial ratios. The financial ratios require that:
	•	our ratio of consolidated funded indebtedness to total capitalization be no greater than 55%;
	•	our senior secured leverage ratio of senior secured funded debt to trailing four quarters of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (as calculated pursuant to the terms of the 2011 Credit Facility, “EBITDA”) be no greater than 2.00 to 1.00;
	•	we maintain a consolidated interest coverage ratio of trailing four quarters EBITDA to interest expense for no less than the ratio specified for such fiscal quarter as indicated in the table below:
	Fiscal Quarter Ending	Ratio
	December 31, 2014 through September 30, 2015	2.75 to 1.00
	December 31, 2015 and thereafter	3.00 to 1.00
	•	we maintain a collateral coverage ratio, the ratio of the aggregate book value of the collateral to the amount of the total commitments, as of the last day of any fiscal quarter of at least 2:00 to 1:00; and
	•	we limit our capital expenditures and investments in foreign subsidiaries to $250.0 million per fiscal year, if the consolidated total leverage ratio exceeds 3.00 to 1.00.
	In addition, the 2011 Credit Facility contains certain affirmative and negative covenants, including, without limitation, restrictions on (i) liens; (ii) debt, guarantees and other contingent obligations; (iii) mergers and consolidations; (iv) sales, transfers and other dispositions of property or assets; (v) loans, acquisitions, joint ventures and other investments (with acquisitions permitted so long as, after giving pro forma effect thereto, no default or event of default exists under the 2011 Credit Facility, the pro forma consolidated total leverage ratio does not exceed 4.00 to 1.00, we are in compliance with other financial covenants and we have at least $25.0 million of availability under the 2011 Credit Facility); (vi) dividends and other distributions to, and redemptions and repurchases from, equity holders; (vii) making investments, loans or advances; (viii) selling properties; (ix) prepaying, redeeming or repurchasing subordinated (contractually or structurally) debt; (x) engaging in transactions with affiliates; (xi) entering into hedging arrangements; (xii) entering into sale and leaseback transactions; (xiii) granting negative pledges other than to the lenders; (xiv) changes in the nature of business; (xv) amending organizational documents; and (xvi) changes in accounting policies or reporting practices; in each of the foregoing cases, with certain exceptions.
	We were in compliance with covenants of the 2011 Credit Facility as of March 31, 2015. We may prepay the 2011 Credit Facility in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty, subject to certain reimbursements to the lenders for breakage and redeployment costs. In the event we prepay the 2011 Credit Facility, we expect these breakage and redeployment costs to be immaterial. As of March 31, 2015, we had borrowings of $100.0 million outstanding under the revolving credit facility, $48.2 million of letters of credit outstanding with borrowing capacity of $251.8 million available subject to covenant constraints under our 2011 Credit Facility. The weighted average interest rates on the outstanding borrowings under the 2011 Credit Facility were 3.14% and 2.88% for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014, respectively.
	Letter of Credit Facility
	On November 7, 2013, we entered into an uncommitted, unsecured $15.0 million letter of credit facility to be used solely for the issuances of performance letters of credit. As of March 31, 2015, $2.0 million of letters of credit were outstanding under the facility.

OTHER_INCOME_NET

OTHER INCOME, NET	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
OTHER INOME, NET	OTHER (INCOME) LOSS
	The table below presents comparative detailed information about our other income and expense, shown on the condensed consolidated statements of operations as “other (income) loss, net” for the periods indicated:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
		(in thousands)
	Interest income	$	(15	)	$	(18	)
	Foreign exchange loss	1,260			1,366
	Allowance for collectibility of notes receivable	3,950			—
	Other, net	(763		)	(1,417		)
	Total	$	4,432		$	(69	)

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES
	We are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income taxes in multiple state and foreign jurisdictions. Our effective tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were 34.5% and 39.3%, respectively. Our effective tax rate varies due to the mix of pre-tax profit between the U.S. and international taxing jurisdictions with varying statutory rates, the impact of permanent differences, including goodwill impairment expense, and discrete tax adjustments, such as tax expense or benefit recognized for uncertain tax positions. The variance between our effective rate and the U.S. statutory rate reflects international profits and losses subject to varying statutory rates, the impact of permanent items, mainly non-deductible expenses such as fines and penalties, and expenses subject to statutorily imposed limitations such as meals and entertainment expenses, plus the impact of state income taxes.
	As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had $1.0 million of unrecognized tax benefits, net of federal tax benefit, which, if recognized, would impact our effective tax rate. We recognized a tax expense of less than $0.1 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, related to these items. We have substantially concluded all U.S. federal and state tax matters through the year ended December 31, 2009.
	We record interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. We have accrued a liability of $0.1 million for the payment of interest and penalties as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. We believe that it is reasonably possible that $0.7 million of our currently remaining unrecognized tax positions, each of which is individually insignificant, may be recognized in the next twelve months as a result of a lapse of statute of limitations and settlement of ongoing audits. No release of our deferred tax asset valuation allowance was made during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Litigation
	Various suits and claims arising in the ordinary course of business are pending against us. We conduct business throughout the continental United States and may be subject to jury verdicts or arbitrations that result in outcomes in favor of the plaintiffs. We are also exposed to various claims abroad. We continually assess our contingent liabilities, including potential litigation liabilities, as well as the adequacy of our accruals and our need for the disclosure of these items, if any. We establish a provision for a contingent liability when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount is reasonably estimable. We have $1.6 million of other liabilities related to litigation that is deemed probable and reasonably estimable as of March 31, 2015. We do not believe that the disposition of any of these matters will result in an additional loss materially in excess of amounts that have been recorded.
	Between May of 2013 and June of 2014, five lawsuits (four class actions and one enforcement action) were filed in California involving alleged violations of California's wage and hour laws. In general, the lawsuits allege failure to pay wages, including overtime and minimum wages, failure to pay final wages upon employment terminations in a timely manner, failure to reimburse reasonable and necessary business expenses, failure to provide wage statements consistent with California law, and violations of the California meal and break period laws, among other claims. Two of the five cases have been consolidated in United States District Court for the Central District of California. A class certification motion has been filed in the consolidated action, and we are preparing our opposition, which is due in June of 2015. Two of the remaining cases are currently waiting for decisions regarding whether they will move forward in California state court or in federal court. The fifth case is an enforcement action for civil penalties based on California’s Private Attorneys General Act, which is pending in California state court. We have investigated the claims in all five lawsuits, and intend to vigorously defend them. At this time, we cannot estimate any possible loss or range of loss.
	In January, 2014, the SEC advised Key that it is investigating possible violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) involving business activities of Key’s operations in Russia. In April 2014, we became aware of an allegation involving our Mexico operations that, if true, could potentially constitute a violation of certain of our policies, including our Code of Business Conduct, the FCPA and other applicable laws. On May 30, 2014, Key voluntarily disclosed the allegation involving our Mexico operations and certain information from the Company’s initial investigation to both the SEC and Department of Justice (“DOJ”). A Special Committee of our Board of Directors is investigating this allegation as well as possible violations of the FCPA involving business activities of our operations in Russia. The Special Committee’s investigation, which also includes a review of certain aspects of the Company’s operations in Colombia, as well as our other international locations, is ongoing. The Committee and its counsel have largely completed the document review and interviews and are in the process of evaluating the information developed in the investigation. Based on the current status of the investigation, the Committee currently expects to make recommendations and report to the Board of Directors by the end of June 2015. We are fully cooperating with investigations by the SEC and DOJ. At this time we are unable to predict the ultimate resolution of these matters with these agencies and, accordingly, cannot reasonably estimate any possible loss or range of loss.
	In August 2014, two class action lawsuits were filed in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, individually and on behalf of all other persons similarly situated against the Company and certain officers of the Company, alleging violations of federal securities laws, specifically, violations of Section 10(b) and Rule 10(b)-5, Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Those lawsuits were styled as follows: Sean Cady, Individually and on Behalf of All Other Persons Similarly Situated v. Key Energy Services, Inc., Richard J. Alario, and J. Marshall Dodson, No. 4:14-cv-2368, filed on August 15, 2014; and Ian W. Davidson, Individually and on Behalf of All Other Persons Similarly Situated v. Key Energy Services, Inc., Richard J. Alario, and J. Marshall Dodson, No. 4.14-cv-2403, filed on August 21, 2014. On December 11, 2014, the Court entered an order that consolidated the two lawsuits into one action, along with any future filed tag-along actions brought on behalf of purchasers of Key Energy Services, Inc. common stock. The order also appointed Inter-Local Pension Fund as the lead plaintiff in the class action and approved the law firm of Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis, P.C. as lead counsel for the consolidated class and Kendall Law Group, LLP, as local counsel for the consolidated class. The lead plaintiff filed the consolidated amended complaint on February 13, 2015. Among other changes, the consolidated amended complaint adds Taylor M. Whichard III and Newton W. Wilson III as defendants and expands the class period to include the timeframe between September 4, 2012 and July 17, 2014. Defendants Key Energy Services, Inc., Richard J. Alario, J. Marshall Dodson and Newton W. Wilson III filed a Motion to Dismiss on April 14, 2015. Defendant Taylor M. Whichard III filed a Joinder in Motion and Motion to Dismiss on the same date. Because this case is in the early stages, we cannot predict the outcome at this time. Accordingly, we cannot estimate any possible loss or range of loss.
	In addition, in a letter dated September 4, 2014, a purported shareholder of the Company demanded that the Board commence an independent internal investigation into and legal proceedings against each member of the Board, a former member of the Board and certain officers of the Company for alleged violations of Maryland and/or federal law. The letter alleges that the Board and senior officers breached their fiduciary duties to the Company, including the duty of loyalty and due care, by (i) improperly accounting for goodwill, (ii) causing the Company to potentially violate the FCPA, resulting in an investigation by the SEC, (iii) causing the Company to engage in improper conduct related to the Company’s Russia operations; and (iv) making false statements regarding, and failing to properly account for, certain contracts with Pemex. As described in the letter, the purported shareholder believes that the legal proceedings should seek recovery of damages in an unspecified amount allegedly sustained by the Company. The Board of Directors referred the demand letter to the Special Committee. We cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
	In March 2015, two collective action lawsuits were filed in the Southern District of Texas, Corpus Christi Division, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (“FLSA”). We have answered the lawsuits and asserted affirmative defenses. Because the cases are in the early stages, we cannot predict the outcomes at this time. Accordingly, we cannot estimate any possible loss or range of loss for either case.
	In April 2015, a collective action lawsuit was filed in the Middle District of Pennsylvania, individually and on behalf of similarly situated employees, alleging violations of the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act and the FLSA. We have not yet answered the lawsuit. Because the case is in the early stages, we cannot predict the outcome at this time. Accordingly, we cannot estimate any possible loss or range of loss.
	Self-Insurance Reserves
	We maintain reserves for workers’ compensation and vehicle liability on our balance sheet based on our judgment and estimates using an actuarial method based on claims incurred. We estimate general liability claims on a case-by-case basis. We maintain insurance policies for workers’ compensation, vehicle liability and general liability claims. These insurance policies carry self-insured retention limits or deductibles on a per occurrence basis. The retention limits or deductibles are accounted for in our accrual process for all workers’ compensation, vehicular liability and general liability claims. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we have recorded $59.8 million and $61.0 million, respectively, of self-insurance reserves related to workers’ compensation, vehicular liabilities and general liability claims. Partially offsetting these liabilities, we had $18.0 million and $18.7 million of insurance receivables as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. We believe that the liabilities we have recorded are appropriate based on the known facts and circumstances and do not expect further losses materially in excess of the amounts already accrued for existing claims.
	Environmental Remediation Liabilities
	For environmental reserve matters, including remediation efforts for current locations and those relating to previously disposed properties, we record liabilities when our remediation efforts are probable and the costs to conduct such remediation efforts can be reasonably estimated. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we have recorded $5.6 million and $5.7 million, respectively, for our environmental remediation liabilities. We believe that the liabilities we have recorded are appropriate based on the known facts and circumstances and do not expect further losses materially in excess of the amounts already accrued.

EARNINGS_LOSS_PER_SHARE

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE	LOSS PER SHARE
	Basic loss per share is determined by dividing net loss attributable to Key by the weighted average number of common shares actually outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per common share is based on the increased number of shares that would be outstanding assuming conversion of potentially dilutive outstanding securities using the treasury stock and “as if converted” methods.
	The components of our loss per share are as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2015			2014
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Basic and Diluted EPS Calculation:
	Numerator
	Net loss	$	(59,676	)	$	(11,899	)
	Denominator
	Weighted average shares outstanding	154,816			152,927
	Basic and diluted loss per share	$	(0.39	)	$	(0.08	)
	Stock options, warrants and stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) are included in the computation of diluted loss per share using the treasury stock method. Restricted stock awards are legally considered issued and outstanding when granted and are included in basic weighted average shares outstanding. The diluted earnings per share calculation for the three months ended March 31, 2015 exclude the potential exercise of 1.3 million stock options and 0.3 million SARs as they would be anti-dilutive due to net loss during the period. The diluted earnings per share calculation for the three months ended March 31, 2014 exclude the potential exercise of 1.4 million stock options and 0.3 million SARs as they would be anti-dilutive due to net loss during the period. No events occurred after March 31, 2015 that would materially affect the number of weighted average shares outstanding.

SHAREBASED_COMPENSATION

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION	SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
	We recognized employee share-based compensation expense of $4.1 million and $4.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and the related income tax benefit recognized was $1.5 million and $1.2 million for the same periods. We did not capitalize any share-based compensation during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.
	The unrecognized compensation cost related to our unvested restricted stock as of March 31, 2015 is estimated to be $10.0 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years. All outstanding stock options are vested and there are no unrecognized cost related to our stock options as of March 31, 2015. No phantom stock was outstanding as of March 31, 2015.
	In the first quarter of 2015, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors adopted both the 2014 Performance Award Agreement (“2014 PU Award Agreement”) under the Key Energy Services, Inc. 2014 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the “2014 Plan”) and the 2015 Performance Unit Plan (the “2015 PU Plan”). We believe that the 2015 PU Plan and 2014 PU Award Agreement will enable us to obtain and retain employees who will contribute to our long term success by aligning the interests of our executives with the interests of our stockholders by providing compensation that is linked directly to increases in share value.
	In January 2015, we issued 2.1 million performance units to our executive officers under the 2014 Plan with such material terms as set forth in the 2014 PU Award Agreement. In February 2015, we issued 0.4 million performance units to certain other employees under the 2015 PU Plan. The performance units are measured based on one three-year performance period from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2017. The number of performance units that may be earned by a participant is determined at the end the performance period based on the relative placement of Key’s total stockholder return for that period within the peer group, as follows:
	Company Placement for the Performance Period	Performance Units Earned as
		a Percentage of Target
	First	200	%
	Second	180	%
	Third	160	%
	Fourth	140	%
	Fifth	120	%
	Sixth	100	%
	Seventh	0	%
	Eighth	0	%
	Ninth	0	%
	Tenth	0	%
	Eleventh	0	%
	Twelfth	0	%
	If any performance units vest for a given performance period, the award holder will be paid a cash amount equal to the vested percentage of the performance units multiplied by the closing stock price of our common stock on the last trading day of the performance period. We account for the performance units as a liability-type award as they are settled in cash. As of March 31, 2015, the fair value of outstanding performance units was $6.3 million, and is being accreted to compensation expense over the vesting terms of the awards. As of March 31, 2015, the unrecognized compensation cost related to our unvested performance units is estimated to be $5.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.7 years.

TRANSACTIONS_WITH_RELATED_PART

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES	TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
	Board of Director Relationships
	A member of our board of directors is the Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (“Anadarko”), which is one of our customers. Sales to Anadarko were approximately $5.1 million and $8.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Receivables outstanding from Anadarko were approximately $2.1 million and $2.9 million as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Transactions with Anadarko for our services are made on terms consistent with other customers.

ESTIMATED_FAIR_VALUE_OF_FINANC

ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
	The following is a summary of the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our financial instruments as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
	Cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities. These carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of the instruments or because the carrying value is equal to the fair value of those instruments on the balance sheet date.
		March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
		Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
		(in thousands)
	Financial assets:
	Notes receivable - Argentina operations sale	$	3,950	$	3,950	$	8,300	$	8,300
	Financial liabilities:
	6.75% Senior Notes due 2021	$	675,000	$	436,253	$	675,000	$	413,438
	Credit Facility revolving loans	100,000		100,000		70,000		70,000
	Notes receivable — Argentina operations sale. The fair value of these notes receivable are based upon the quoted market Treasury rates as of the dates indicated. The carrying values of these items approximate their fair values due to the maturity dates rapidly approaching, thus giving way to discount rates that are similar. The carrying value and fair value are net of a $4.0 million valuation allowance for collectibility of the notes receivable.
	6.75% Senior Notes due 2021. The fair value of these notes are based upon the quoted market prices for those securities as of the dates indicated. The carrying value of these notes as of March 31, 2015 was $675.0 million, and the fair value was $436.3 million (64.6% of carrying value).
	Credit Facility Revolving Loans. Because the variable interest rates of these loans approximate current market rates, the fair values of the revolving loans borrowed under our 2011 Credit Facility approximate their carrying values. The carrying and fair values of these loans as of March 31, 2015 were $100.0 million.

SEGMENT_INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION	SEGMENT INFORMATION
	We revised our reportable business segments as of the fourth quarter of 2014. The revised reportable segments are U.S. Rig Services, Fluid Management Services, Coiled Tubing Services, Fishing and Rental Services and International. We also have a “Functional Support” segment associated with overhead and other costs in support of our reportable segments. Segment disclosures as of and for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 have been revised to reflect the change in reportable segments. We revised our segments to reflect changes in management’s resource allocation and performance assessment in making decisions regarding our business. Our U.S. Rig Services, Fluid Management Services, Coiled Tubing Services, Fishing and Rental Services operate geographically within the United States. The International reportable segment includes our operations in Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Russia, Bahrain and Oman. Our Canadian subsidiary is also reflected in our International reportable segment. We evaluate the performance of our segments based on gross margin measures. All inter-segment sales pricing is based on current market conditions.
	U.S. Rig Services
	Our U.S. Rig Services include the completion of newly drilled wells, workover and recompletion of existing oil and natural gas wells, well maintenance, and the plugging and abandonment of wells at the end of their useful lives. We also provide specialty drilling services to oil and natural gas producers with certain of our larger rigs that are capable of providing conventional and horizontal drilling services. Our rigs encompass various sizes and capabilities, allowing us to service all types of wells with depths up to 20,000 feet. Many of our rigs are outfitted with our proprietary KeyView® technology, which captures and reports well site operating data and provides safety control systems. We believe that this technology allows our customers and our crews to better monitor well site operations, improves efficiency and safety, and adds value to the services that we offer.
	The completion and recompletion services provided by our rigs prepare wells for production, whether newly drilled, or recently extended through a workover operation. The completion process may involve selectively perforating the well casing to access production zones, stimulating and testing these zones, and installing tubular and downhole equipment. We typically provide a well service rig and may also provide other equipment to assist in the completion process. Completion services vary by well and our work may take a few days to several weeks to perform, depending on the nature of the completion.
	The workover services that we provide are designed to enhance the production of existing wells and generally are more complex and time consuming than normal maintenance services. Workover services can include deepening or extending wellbores into new formations by drilling horizontal or lateral wellbores, sealing off depleted production zones and accessing previously bypassed production zones, converting former production wells into injection wells for enhanced recovery operations and conducting major subsurface repairs due to equipment failures. Workover services may last from a few days to several weeks, depending on the complexity of the workover.
	Maintenance services provided with our rig fleet are generally required throughout the life cycle of an oil or natural gas well. Examples of these maintenance services include routine mechanical repairs to the pumps, tubing and other equipment, removing debris and formation material from wellbores, and pulling rods and other downhole equipment from wellbores to identify and resolve production problems. Maintenance services are generally less complicated than completion and workover related services and require less time to perform.
	Our rig fleet is also used in the process of permanently shutting-in oil or natural gas wells that are at the end of their productive lives. These plugging and abandonment services generally require auxiliary equipment in addition to a well servicing rig. The demand for plugging and abandonment services is not significantly impacted by the demand for oil and natural gas because well operators are required by state regulations to plug wells that are no longer productive.
	Fluid Management Services
	We provide transportation and well-site storage services for various fluids utilized in connection with drilling, completions, workover and maintenance activities. We also provide disposal services for fluids produced subsequent to well completion.  These fluids are removed from the well site and transported for disposal in saltwater disposal wells owned by us or a third party. In addition, we operate a fleet of hot oilers capable of pumping heated fluids used to clear soluble restrictions in a wellbore. Demand and pricing for these services generally correspond to demand for our well service rigs.
	Coiled Tubing Services
	Coiled Tubing Services involve the use of a continuous metal pipe spooled onto a large reel which is then deployed into oil and natural gas wells to perform various applications, such as wellbore clean-outs, nitrogen jet lifts, through-tubing fishing, and formation stimulations utilizing acid and chemical treatments. Coiled tubing is also used for a number of horizontal well applications such as milling temporary isolation plugs that separate frac zones, and various other pre- and post-hydraulic fracturing well preparation services.
	Fishing and Rental Services
	We offer a full line of fishing services and rental equipment designed for use in providing both onshore and offshore drilling and workover services. Fishing services involve recovering lost or stuck equipment in the wellbore utilizing a broad array of “fishing tools.” Our rental tool inventory consists of drill pipe, tubulars, handling tools (including our patented Hydra-Walk® pipe-handling units and services), pressure-control equipment, pumps, power swivels, reversing units, foam air units, frac stack equipment used to support hydraulic fracturing operations and the associated flowback of frac fluids, proppants, oil and natural gas. We also provide well testing services.
	Demand for our fishing and rental services is closely related to capital spending by oil and natural gas producers, which is generally a function of oil and natural gas prices.
	International
	Our International segment includes operations in Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, the Middle East and Russia. We provide rig-based services such as the maintenance, workover, recompletion of existing oil wells, completion of newly-drilled wells and plugging and abandonment of wells at the end of their useful lives in each of our international markets. In addition, we have a technology development and control systems business based in Canada.
	In addition, in Mexico we provide drilling, coiled tubing, wireline and project management and consulting services. Our work in Mexico also requires us to provide third-party services, which vary in scope by project.
	Our technology development and control systems business based in Canada is focused on the development of hardware and software related to oilfield service equipment controls, data acquisition and digital information flow.
	Functional Support
	Our Functional Support segment includes unallocated overhead costs associated with administrative support for our U.S. and International reporting segments.
	Financial Summary
	The following tables set forth our unaudited segment information as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands):
	As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2015
		U.S. Rig Services		Fluid Management Services		Coiled Tubing Services			Fishing and Rental Services			International			Functional			Reconciling			Total
															Support(2)			Eliminations
	Revenues from external customers	$	120,822	$	50,755	$	31,017		$	42,690		$	22,515		$	—		$	—		$	267,799
	Intersegment revenues	263		308		—			1,802			1,367			542			(4,282		)	—
	Depreciation and amortization	14,710		7,722		5,767			8,964			6,829			3,219			—			47,211
	Impairment expense	—		—		21,700			—			—			—			—			21,700
	Other operating expenses	98,112		41,557		27,372			33,782			25,297			46,054			—			272,174
	Operating income (loss)	8,000		1,476		(23,822		)	(56		)	(9,611		)	(49,273		)	—			(73,286		)
	Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	—		—		—			—			—			13,342			—			13,342
	Income (loss) before income taxes	8,032		1,524		(23,820		)	(226		)	(10,631		)	(65,939		)	—			(91,060		)
	Long-lived assets(1)	796,710		177,308		170,972			324,197			256,741			269,613			(153,366		)	1,842,175
	Total assets	1,609,337		297,450		257,599			664,370			390,886			(606,273		)	(390,969		)	2,222,400
	Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions	9,661		1,294		2,114			3,495			1,366			1,065			—			18,995
	As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2014
		U.S. Rig Services		Fluid Management Services		Coiled Tubing Services			Fishing and Rental Services			International			Functional			Reconciling			Total
															Support(2)			Eliminations
	Revenues from external customers	$	164,751	$	61,588	$	44,495		$	53,210		$	32,097		$	—		$	—		$	356,141
	Intersegment revenues	123		112		—			—			2,221			542			(2,998		)	—
	Depreciation and amortization	14,161		8,178		5,837			12,527			7,904			2,488			—			51,095
	Other operating expenses	126,248		51,063		32,520			37,853			34,684			28,800			—			311,168
	Operating income (loss)	24,342		2,347		6,138			2,830			(10,491		)	(31,288		)	—			(6,122		)
	Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	—		—		—			—			2			13,552			—			13,554
	Income (loss) before income taxes	24,724		2,515		6,235			2,948			(11,948		)	(44,081		)	—			(19,607		)
	Long-lived assets(1)	765,253		214,993		234,529			418,386			311,286			282,931			(174,828		)	2,052,550
	Total assets	1,538,537		280,524		251,453			644,448			474,533			(258,378		)	(379,490		)	2,551,627
	Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions	18,137		862		1,497			3,464			1,874			2,691			—			28,525
	-1	Long-lived assets include fixed assets, goodwill, intangibles and other assets.
	-2	Functional Support is geographically located in the United States.

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATING_FINANC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
	Our 2021 Notes are guaranteed by virtually all our domestic subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. The guarantees are joint and several, full, complete and unconditional. There are no restrictions on the ability of subsidiary guarantors to transfer funds to the parent company.
	As a result of these guarantee arrangements, we are required to present the following condensed consolidating financial information pursuant to SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-10, “Financial Statements of Guarantors and Issuers of Guaranteed Securities Registered or Being Registered.”
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING UNAUDITED BALANCE SHEETS
		March 31, 2015
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
		(in thousands)
	Assets:
	Current assets	$	45,419		$	282,810		$	51,996		$	—		$	380,225
	Property and equipment, net	—			1,098,430			104,093			—			1,202,523
	Goodwill	—			556,658			4,381			—			561,039
	Deferred financing costs, net	10,231			—			—			—			10,231
	Intercompany notes and accounts receivable and investment in subsidiaries	3,097,363			1,419,906			47,903			(4,565,172		)	—
	Other assets	—			53,816			14,566			—			68,382
	TOTAL ASSETS	$	3,153,013		$	3,411,620		$	222,939		$	(4,565,172	)	$	2,222,400
	Liabilities and equity:
	Current liabilities	$	7,301		$	151,070		$	26,419		$	—		$	184,790
	Long-term debt, less current portion	778,287			—			—			—			778,287
	Intercompany notes and accounts payable	1,162,648			2,704,380			129,781			(3,996,809		)	—
	Deferred tax liabilities	205,878			398			(98		)	—			206,178
	Other long-term liabilities	1,270			54,000			230			—			55,500
	Equity	997,629			501,772			66,607			(568,363		)	997,645
	TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$	3,153,013		$	3,411,620		$	222,939		$	(4,565,172	)	$	2,222,400
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
		December 31, 2014
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
		(in thousands)
	Assets:
	Current assets	$	39,020		$	341,188		$	53,587		$	—		$	433,795
	Property and equipment, net	—			1,128,776			106,482			—			1,235,258
	Goodwill	—			578,358			4,381			—			582,739
	Deferred financing costs, net	10,735			—			—			—			10,735
	Intercompany notes and accounts receivable and investment in subsidiaries	3,170,874			1,426,160			42,352			(4,639,386		)	—
	Other assets	—			56,664			14,307			—			70,971
	TOTAL ASSETS	$	3,220,629		$	3,531,146		$	221,109		$	(4,639,386	)	$	2,333,498
	Liabilities and equity:
	Current liabilities	$	22,046		$	192,079		$	27,733		$	—		$	241,858
	Long-term debt, less current portion	748,426			—			—			—			748,426
	Intercompany notes and accounts payable	1,162,648			2,696,051			123,810			(3,982,509		)	—
	Deferred tax liabilities	228,199			398			(134		)	(69		)	228,394
	Other long-term liabilities	1,264			55,182			311			—			56,757
	Equity	1,058,046			587,436			69,389			(656,808		)	1,058,063
	TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$	3,220,629		$	3,531,146		$	221,109		$	(4,639,386	)	$	2,333,498
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
		(in thousands)
	Revenues	$	—		$	249,407		$	22,951		$	(4,559	)	$	267,799
	Direct operating expense	—			189,626			17,295			(2,391		)	204,530
	Depreciation and amortization expense	—			44,439			2,772			—			47,211
	General and administrative expense	221			65,635			3,951			(2,163		)	67,644
	Impairment expense	—			21,700			—			—			21,700
	Operating loss	(221		)	(71,993		)	(1,067		)	(5		)	(73,286		)
	Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	13,342			—			—			—			13,342
	Other (income) loss, net	(318		)	4,041			709			—			4,432
	Loss before income taxes	(13,245		)	(76,034		)	(1,776		)	(5		)	(91,060		)
	Income tax benefit	30,862			77			445			—			31,384
	Net income (loss)	$	17,617		$	(75,957	)	$	(1,331	)	$	(5	)	$	(59,676	)
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
Revenues	$	—		$	330,475		$	32,511		$	(6,845	)	$	356,141
Direct operating expense	—			236,658			24,471			(2,827		)	258,302
Depreciation and amortization expense	—			47,763			3,109			223			51,095
General and administrative expense	236			49,548			6,902			(3,820		)	52,866
Operating loss	(236		)	(3,494		)	(1,971		)	(421		)	(6,122		)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	13,552			—			2			—			13,554
Other (income) loss, net	(671		)	(724		)	1,309			17			(69		)
Loss before income taxes	(13,117		)	(2,770		)	(3,282		)	(438		)	(19,607		)
Income tax (expense) benefit	—			5,971			(479		)	2,216			7,708
Net income (loss)	$	(13,117	)	$	3,201		$	(3,761	)	$	1,778		$	(11,899	)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
Net cash used in operating activities	$	—		$	(1,409	)	$	(1,255	)	$	—		$	(2,664	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—			(18,327		)	(668		)	—			(18,995		)
Intercompany notes and accounts	—			16,132			—			(16,132		)	—
Other investing activities, net	—			3,290			—			—			3,290
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	—			1,095			(668		)	(16,132		)	(15,705		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility	91,000			—			—			—			91,000
Repayments on revolving credit facility	(61,000		)	—			—			—			(61,000		)
Payment of deferred financing costs	(125		)	—			—			—			(125		)
Repurchases of common stock	(210		)	—			—			—			(210		)
Intercompany notes and accounts	(16,132		)	—			—			16,132			—
Other financing activities, net	(2,840		)	—			—			—			(2,840		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	10,693			—			—			16,132			26,825
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash	—			—			159			—			159
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	10,693			(314		)	(1,764		)	—			8,615
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	19,949			450			6,905			—			27,304
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	30,642		$	136		$	5,141		$	—		$	35,919
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	—		$	44,278		$	1,416		$	—		$	45,694
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—			(26,912		)	(1,613		)	—			(28,525		)
Intercompany notes and accounts	—			(19,651		)	—			19,651			—
Other investing activities, net	—			1,774			—			—			1,774
Net cash used in investing activities	—			(44,789		)	(1,613		)	19,651			(26,751		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt	(3,573		)	—			—			—			(3,573		)
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility	70,000			—			—			—			70,000
Repayments on revolving credit facility	(70,000		)	—			—			—			(70,000		)
Repurchases of common stock	(2,151		)	—			—			—			(2,151		)
Intercompany notes and accounts	19,651			—			—			(19,651		)	—
Other financing activities, net	(1,210		)	—			—			—			(1,210		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	12,717			—			—			(19,651		)	(6,934		)
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash	—			—			634			—			634
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	12,717			(511		)	437			—			12,643
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	23,115			788			4,403			—			28,306
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	35,832		$	277		$	4,840		$	—		$	40,949

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	Exit of certain International markets
	In April 2015, we announced our decision to exit markets in which we participate outside of North America. Our strategy is to sell or relocate the assets of the businesses operating in these markets.
	The assets of these businesses did not meet the criteria for assets held for sale as of March 31, 2015, as such, the assets and directly related liabilities are not separately presented on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. In addition, we do not expect the exit from these markets to meet the criteria for discontinued operations in future periods as the sale or relocation of the assets of the businesses operating in these markets would not have a major effect on our operations or financial results.

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE1

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted in this Report	Accounting Standards Adopted or Not Yet Adopted in this Report
	There are no new accounting standards that have been adopted in this report.
	ASU 2014-09. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contract with Customers (Topic 606). The objective of this ASU is to establish the principles to report useful information to users of financial statements about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue from contracts with customers. The core principle is to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and must be adopted using either a full retrospective method or a modified retrospective method. We are currently evaluating the standard to determine the impact of its adoption on the consolidated financial statements.

EQUITY_Tables

EQUITY (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Stockholders Equity	A reconciliation of the total carrying amount of our equity accounts for the three months ended March 31, 2015 is as follows:
		COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
		Common Stock					Additional Paid-in Capital			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Retained Earnings			Total
		Number of Shares		Amount at Par
		(in thousands)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	153,557		$	15,356		$	960,647		$	(37,280	)	$	119,340		$	1,058,063
	Foreign currency translation	—		—			—			(697		)	—			(697		)
	Common stock purchases	(106	)	(11		)	(199		)	—			—			(210		)
	Share-based compensation	2,517		252			2,753			—			—			3,005
	Tax expense from share-based compensation	—		—			(2,840		)	—			—			(2,840		)
	Net loss	—		—			—			—			(59,676		)	(59,676		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	155,968		$	15,597		$	960,361		$	(37,977	)	$	59,664		$	997,645
	A reconciliation of the total carrying amount of our equity accounts for three months ended March 31, 2014 is as follows:
		COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
		Common Stock					Additional Paid-in Capital			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Retained Earnings			Total
		Number of Shares		Amount at Par
		(in thousands)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	152,331		$	15,233		$	953,306		$	(15,414	)	$	297,968		$	1,251,093
	Foreign currency translation	—		—			—			(5,265		)	—			(5,265		)
	Common stock purchases	(276	)	(28		)	(2,123		)	—			—			(2,151		)
	Share-based compensation	1,348		135			2,966			—			—			3,101
	Tax expense from share-based compensation	—		—			(1,210		)	—			—			(1,210		)
	Net loss	—		—			—			—			(11,899		)	(11,899		)
	Balance at March 31, 2014	153,403		$	15,340		$	952,939		$	(20,679	)	$	286,069		$	1,233,669

OTHER_BALANCE_SHEET_INFORMATIO1

OTHER BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]
Other Current Assets	The table below presents comparative detailed information about other current assets at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
		March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Other current assets:
	Deferred tax assets	$	13,515	$	11,823
	Prepaid current assets	26,356		28,218
	Reinsurance receivable	8,739		9,200
	VAT asset	16,322		18,889
	Other	17,592		18,724
	Total	$	82,524	$	86,854
Other Noncurrent Assets	The table below presents comparative detailed information about other non-current assets at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
		March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Other non-current assets:
	Deferred tax assets	$	34,102	$	35,238
	Reinsurance receivable	9,220		9,537
	Deposits	9,993		10,125
	Equity method investments	997		987
	Other	405		584
	Total	$	54,717	$	56,471
Other Current Liabilities	The table below presents comparative detailed information about other current liabilities at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
		March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Other current liabilities:
	Accrued payroll, taxes and employee benefits	$	28,810	$	32,477
	Accrued operating expenditures	31,699		45,899
	Income, sales, use and other taxes	20,566		25,892
	Self-insurance reserve	31,140		31,359
	Accrued interest	3,840		15,241
	Accrued insurance premiums	3,898		7,515
	Share-based compensation and other liabilities	7,931		5,844
	Total	$	127,884	$	164,227
Other Noncurrent Liabilities	The table below presents comparative detailed information about other non-current liabilities at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
		March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Other non-current liabilities:
	Asset retirement obligations	$	12,628	$	12,525
	Environmental liabilities	5,570		5,730
	Accrued rent	112		263
	Accrued sales, use and other taxes	5,417		5,411
	Other	3,072		3,138
	Total	$	26,799	$	27,067

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLE_1

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Carrying Amount of Goodwill	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are as follows:
		U.S. Rig Services				Fluid Management Services				Coiled Tubing Services				Fishing and Rental Services				International				Total
		(in thousands)
	December 31, 2014	$	297,719			$	24,479			$	82,695			$	173,463			$	4,383			$	582,739
	Goodwill impairment	—				—				(21,700		)		—				—				(21,700		)
	March 31, 2015	$	297,719			$	24,479			$	60,995			$	173,463			$	4,383			$	561,039
Other Intangible Assets	The components of our other intangible assets as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:
		March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
		(in thousands)
	Noncompete agreements:
	Gross carrying value	$	2,269			$	2,269
	Accumulated amortization	(1,786		)		(1,710		)
	Net carrying value	483				559
	Patents, trademarks and tradenames:
	Gross carrying value	3,078				3,106
	Accumulated amortization	(274		)		(263		)
	Net carrying value	2,804				2,843
	Customer relationships and contracts:
	Gross carrying value	59,005				59,045
	Accumulated amortization	(52,884		)		(52,303		)
	Net carrying value	6,121				6,742
	Developed technology:
	Gross carrying value	8,494				8,494
	Accumulated amortization	(4,237		)		(4,138		)
	Net carrying value	4,257				4,356
	Customer backlog:
	Gross carrying value	779				779
	Accumulated amortization	(779		)		(779		)
	Net carrying value	—				—
	Total:
	Gross carrying value	73,625				73,693
	Accumulated amortization	(59,960		)		(59,193		)
	Net carrying value	$	13,665			$	14,500
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Periods and Expected Amortization Expense for the Next Five Years for Intangible	The weighted average remaining amortization periods and expected amortization expense for the next five years for our definite lived intangible assets are as follows:
		Weighted		Expected Amortization Expense
		average
		remaining
		amortization
		period (years)		Remainder				2016				2017				2018				2019				2020
				of 2015
				(in thousands)
	Noncompete agreements	1.6		$	233			$	250			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
	Trademarks	3.2		30				40				40				17				—				—
	Customer relationships and contracts	3.8		1,852				1,875				1,392				431				341				230
	Developed technology	15.8		300				400				400				400				324				221
	Total expected intangible asset amortization expense			$	2,415			$	2,565			$	1,832			$	848			$	665			$	451

LONGTERM_DEBT_Tables

LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the components of our long-term debt were as follows:
		March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
		(in thousands)
	6.75% Senior Notes due 2021	$	675,000	$	675,000
	Senior Secured Credit Facility revolving loans due 2016	100,000		70,000
	Net unamortized premium on debt	3,287		3,426
	Total	$	778,287	$	748,426
Schedule of Debt	On or after March 1, 2016, the 2021 Notes will be subject to redemption at any time and from time to time at our option, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices below (expressed as percentages of the principal amount redeemed), plus accrued and unpaid interest to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on March 1 of the years indicated below:
	Year	Percentage
	2016	103.375	%
	2017	102.25	%
	2018	101.125	%
	2019 and thereafter	100	%
Table of consolidated interest coverage ratio	we maintain a consolidated interest coverage ratio of trailing four quarters EBITDA to interest expense for no less than the ratio specified for such fiscal quarter as indicated in the table below:
	Fiscal Quarter Ending	Ratio
	December 31, 2014 through September 30, 2015	2.75 to 1.00
	December 31, 2015 and thereafter	3.00 to 1.00

OTHER_INCOME_NET_Tables

OTHER INCOME, NET (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Income and Expense	The table below presents comparative detailed information about our other income and expense, shown on the condensed consolidated statements of operations as “other (income) loss, net” for the periods indicated:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
		(in thousands)
	Interest income	$	(15	)	$	(18	)
	Foreign exchange loss	1,260			1,366
	Allowance for collectibility of notes receivable	3,950			—
	Other, net	(763		)	(1,417		)
	Total	$	4,432		$	(69	)

EARNINGS_LOSS_PER_SHARE_Tables

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The components of our loss per share are as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2015			2014
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Basic and Diluted EPS Calculation:
	Numerator
	Net loss	$	(59,676	)	$	(11,899	)
	Denominator
	Weighted average shares outstanding	154,816			152,927
	Basic and diluted loss per share	$	(0.39	)	$	(0.08	)

SHAREBASED_COMPENSATION_Tables

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Number Of Performance Units Earned Based on Relative Placement of Total Stockholder Return for Period Within Peer Group	The number of performance units that may be earned by a participant is determined at the end the performance period based on the relative placement of Key’s total stockholder return for that period within the peer group, as follows:
	Company Placement for the Performance Period	Performance Units Earned as
		a Percentage of Target
	First	200	%
	Second	180	%
	Third	160	%
	Fourth	140	%
	Fifth	120	%
	Sixth	100	%
	Seventh	0	%
	Eighth	0	%
	Ninth	0	%
	Tenth	0	%
	Eleventh	0	%
	Twelfth	0	%

ESTIMATED_FAIR_VALUE_OF_FINANC1

ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments	The following is a summary of the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our financial instruments as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
	Cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities. These carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of the instruments or because the carrying value is equal to the fair value of those instruments on the balance sheet date.
		March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
		Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
		(in thousands)
	Financial assets:
	Notes receivable - Argentina operations sale	$	3,950	$	3,950	$	8,300	$	8,300
	Financial liabilities:
	6.75% Senior Notes due 2021	$	675,000	$	436,253	$	675,000	$	413,438
	Credit Facility revolving loans	100,000		100,000		70,000		70,000

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_Tables

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	The following tables set forth our unaudited segment information as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands):
	As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2015
		U.S. Rig Services		Fluid Management Services		Coiled Tubing Services			Fishing and Rental Services			International			Functional			Reconciling			Total
															Support(2)			Eliminations
	Revenues from external customers	$	120,822	$	50,755	$	31,017		$	42,690		$	22,515		$	—		$	—		$	267,799
	Intersegment revenues	263		308		—			1,802			1,367			542			(4,282		)	—
	Depreciation and amortization	14,710		7,722		5,767			8,964			6,829			3,219			—			47,211
	Impairment expense	—		—		21,700			—			—			—			—			21,700
	Other operating expenses	98,112		41,557		27,372			33,782			25,297			46,054			—			272,174
	Operating income (loss)	8,000		1,476		(23,822		)	(56		)	(9,611		)	(49,273		)	—			(73,286		)
	Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	—		—		—			—			—			13,342			—			13,342
	Income (loss) before income taxes	8,032		1,524		(23,820		)	(226		)	(10,631		)	(65,939		)	—			(91,060		)
	Long-lived assets(1)	796,710		177,308		170,972			324,197			256,741			269,613			(153,366		)	1,842,175
	Total assets	1,609,337		297,450		257,599			664,370			390,886			(606,273		)	(390,969		)	2,222,400
	Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions	9,661		1,294		2,114			3,495			1,366			1,065			—			18,995
	As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2014
		U.S. Rig Services		Fluid Management Services		Coiled Tubing Services			Fishing and Rental Services			International			Functional			Reconciling			Total
															Support(2)			Eliminations
	Revenues from external customers	$	164,751	$	61,588	$	44,495		$	53,210		$	32,097		$	—		$	—		$	356,141
	Intersegment revenues	123		112		—			—			2,221			542			(2,998		)	—
	Depreciation and amortization	14,161		8,178		5,837			12,527			7,904			2,488			—			51,095
	Other operating expenses	126,248		51,063		32,520			37,853			34,684			28,800			—			311,168
	Operating income (loss)	24,342		2,347		6,138			2,830			(10,491		)	(31,288		)	—			(6,122		)
	Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	—		—		—			—			2			13,552			—			13,554
	Income (loss) before income taxes	24,724		2,515		6,235			2,948			(11,948		)	(44,081		)	—			(19,607		)
	Long-lived assets(1)	765,253		214,993		234,529			418,386			311,286			282,931			(174,828		)	2,052,550
	Total assets	1,538,537		280,524		251,453			644,448			474,533			(258,378		)	(379,490		)	2,551,627
	Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions	18,137		862		1,497			3,464			1,874			2,691			—			28,525
	-1	Long-lived assets include fixed assets, goodwill, intangibles and other assets.
	-2	Functional Support is geographically located in the United States

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATING_FINANC1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING UNAUDITED BALANCE SHEETS
		March 31, 2015
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
		(in thousands)
	Assets:
	Current assets	$	45,419		$	282,810		$	51,996		$	—		$	380,225
	Property and equipment, net	—			1,098,430			104,093			—			1,202,523
	Goodwill	—			556,658			4,381			—			561,039
	Deferred financing costs, net	10,231			—			—			—			10,231
	Intercompany notes and accounts receivable and investment in subsidiaries	3,097,363			1,419,906			47,903			(4,565,172		)	—
	Other assets	—			53,816			14,566			—			68,382
	TOTAL ASSETS	$	3,153,013		$	3,411,620		$	222,939		$	(4,565,172	)	$	2,222,400
	Liabilities and equity:
	Current liabilities	$	7,301		$	151,070		$	26,419		$	—		$	184,790
	Long-term debt, less current portion	778,287			—			—			—			778,287
	Intercompany notes and accounts payable	1,162,648			2,704,380			129,781			(3,996,809		)	—
	Deferred tax liabilities	205,878			398			(98		)	—			206,178
	Other long-term liabilities	1,270			54,000			230			—			55,500
	Equity	997,629			501,772			66,607			(568,363		)	997,645
	TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$	3,153,013		$	3,411,620		$	222,939		$	(4,565,172	)	$	2,222,400
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
		December 31, 2014
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
		(in thousands)
	Assets:
	Current assets	$	39,020		$	341,188		$	53,587		$	—		$	433,795
	Property and equipment, net	—			1,128,776			106,482			—			1,235,258
	Goodwill	—			578,358			4,381			—			582,739
	Deferred financing costs, net	10,735			—			—			—			10,735
	Intercompany notes and accounts receivable and investment in subsidiaries	3,170,874			1,426,160			42,352			(4,639,386		)	—
	Other assets	—			56,664			14,307			—			70,971
	TOTAL ASSETS	$	3,220,629		$	3,531,146		$	221,109		$	(4,639,386	)	$	2,333,498
	Liabilities and equity:
	Current liabilities	$	22,046		$	192,079		$	27,733		$	—		$	241,858
	Long-term debt, less current portion	748,426			—			—			—			748,426
	Intercompany notes and accounts payable	1,162,648			2,696,051			123,810			(3,982,509		)	—
	Deferred tax liabilities	228,199			398			(134		)	(69		)	228,394
	Other long-term liabilities	1,264			55,182			311			—			56,757
	Equity	1,058,046			587,436			69,389			(656,808		)	1,058,063
	TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$	3,220,629		$	3,531,146		$	221,109		$	(4,639,386	)	$	2,333,498
Condensed Consolidating Unaudited Statements of Operations
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
		(in thousands)
	Revenues	$	—		$	249,407		$	22,951		$	(4,559	)	$	267,799
	Direct operating expense	—			189,626			17,295			(2,391		)	204,530
	Depreciation and amortization expense	—			44,439			2,772			—			47,211
	General and administrative expense	221			65,635			3,951			(2,163		)	67,644
	Impairment expense	—			21,700			—			—			21,700
	Operating loss	(221		)	(71,993		)	(1,067		)	(5		)	(73,286		)
	Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	13,342			—			—			—			13,342
	Other (income) loss, net	(318		)	4,041			709			—			4,432
	Loss before income taxes	(13,245		)	(76,034		)	(1,776		)	(5		)	(91,060		)
	Income tax benefit	30,862			77			445			—			31,384
	Net income (loss)	$	17,617		$	(75,957	)	$	(1,331	)	$	(5	)	$	(59,676	)
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
		(in thousands)
	Revenues	$	—		$	330,475		$	32,511		$	(6,845	)	$	356,141
	Direct operating expense	—			236,658			24,471			(2,827		)	258,302
	Depreciation and amortization expense	—			47,763			3,109			223			51,095
	General and administrative expense	236			49,548			6,902			(3,820		)	52,866
	Operating loss	(236		)	(3,494		)	(1,971		)	(421		)	(6,122		)
	Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	13,552			—			2			—			13,554
	Other (income) loss, net	(671		)	(724		)	1,309			17			(69		)
	Loss before income taxes	(13,117		)	(2,770		)	(3,282		)	(438		)	(19,607		)
	Income tax (expense) benefit	—			5,971			(479		)	2,216			7,708
	Net income (loss)	$	(13,117	)	$	3,201		$	(3,761	)	$	1,778		$	(11,899	)
Condensed Consolidating Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
		(in thousands)
	Net cash used in operating activities	$	—		$	(1,409	)	$	(1,255	)	$	—		$	(2,664	)
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Capital expenditures	—			(18,327		)	(668		)	—			(18,995		)
	Intercompany notes and accounts	—			16,132			—			(16,132		)	—
	Other investing activities, net	—			3,290			—			—			3,290
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	—			1,095			(668		)	(16,132		)	(15,705		)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility	91,000			—			—			—			91,000
	Repayments on revolving credit facility	(61,000		)	—			—			—			(61,000		)
	Payment of deferred financing costs	(125		)	—			—			—			(125		)
	Repurchases of common stock	(210		)	—			—			—			(210		)
	Intercompany notes and accounts	(16,132		)	—			—			16,132			—
	Other financing activities, net	(2,840		)	—			—			—			(2,840		)
	Net cash provided by financing activities	10,693			—			—			16,132			26,825
	Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash	—			—			159			—			159
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	10,693			(314		)	(1,764		)	—			8,615
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	19,949			450			6,905			—			27,304
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	30,642		$	136		$	5,141		$	—		$	35,919
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
		(in thousands)
	Net cash provided by operating activities	$	—		$	44,278		$	1,416		$	—		$	45,694
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Capital expenditures	—			(26,912		)	(1,613		)	—			(28,525		)
	Intercompany notes and accounts	—			(19,651		)	—			19,651			—
	Other investing activities, net	—			1,774			—			—			1,774
	Net cash used in investing activities	—			(44,789		)	(1,613		)	19,651			(26,751		)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Repayments of long-term debt	(3,573		)	—			—			—			(3,573		)
	Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility	70,000			—			—			—			70,000
	Repayments on revolving credit facility	(70,000		)	—			—			—			(70,000		)
	Repurchases of common stock	(2,151		)	—			—			—			(2,151		)
	Intercompany notes and accounts	19,651			—			—			(19,651		)	—
	Other financing activities, net	(1,210		)	—			—			—			(1,210		)
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	12,717			—			—			(19,651		)	(6,934		)
	Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash	—			—			634			—			634
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	12,717			(511		)	437			—			12,643
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	23,115			788			4,403			—			28,306
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	35,832		$	277		$	4,840		$	—		$	40,949

EQUITY_Details

EQUITY (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period (in shares)	153,557,108
Balance at beginning of period	$1,058,063	$1,251,093
Foreign currency translation	-697	-5,265
Common stock purchases	-210	-2,151
Share-based compensation	3,005	3,101
Tax expense from share-based compensation	-2,840	-1,210
Net loss	-59,676	-11,899
Balance at end of period (in shares)	155,968,134
Balance at end of period	997,645	1,233,669
Common Stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period (in shares)	153,557,000	152,331,000
Balance at beginning of period	15,356	15,233
Common stock purchases (in shares)	-106,000	-276,000
Common stock purchases	-11	-28
Share-based compensation (in shares)	2,517,000	1,348,000
Share-based compensation	252	135
Balance at end of period (in shares)	155,968,000	153,403,000
Balance at end of period	15,597	15,340
Additional Paid-in Capital
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	960,647	953,306
Common stock purchases	-199	-2,123
Share-based compensation	2,753	2,966
Tax expense from share-based compensation	-2,840	-1,210
Balance at end of period	960,361	952,939
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	-37,280	-15,414
Foreign currency translation	-697	-5,265
Balance at end of period	-37,977	-20,679
Retained Earnings
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	119,340	297,968
Net loss	-59,676	-11,899
Balance at end of period	$59,664	$286,069

OTHER_BALANCE_SHEET_INFORMATIO2

OTHER BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION - Other Current Assets (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other current assets:
Deferred tax assets	$13,515	$11,823
Prepaid current assets	26,356	28,218
Reinsurance receivable	8,739	9,200
VAT asset	16,322	18,889
Other	17,592	18,724
Total	$82,524	$86,854

OTHER_BALANCE_SHEET_INFORMATIO3

OTHER BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION - Other Noncurrent Assets (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other non-current assets:
Deferred tax assets	$34,102	$35,238
Reinsurance receivable	9,220	9,537
Deposits	9,993	10,125
Equity method investments	997	987
Other	405	584
Total	$54,717	$56,471

OTHER_BALANCE_SHEET_INFORMATIO4

OTHER BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION - Other Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other current liabilities:
Accrued payroll, taxes and employee benefits	$28,810	$32,477
Accrued operating expenditures	31,699	45,899
Income, sales, use and other taxes	20,566	25,892
Self-insurance reserve	31,140	31,359
Accrued interest	3,840	15,241
Insurance premium financing	3,898	7,515
Share-based compensation and other liabilities	7,931	5,844
Total	$127,884	$164,227

OTHER_BALANCE_SHEET_INFORMATIO5

OTHER BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION - Other Noncurrent Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other non-current liabilities:
Asset retirement obligations	$12,628	$12,525
Environmental liabilities	5,570	5,730
Accrued rent	112	263
Accrued sales, use and other taxes	5,417	5,411
Other	3,072	3,138
Total	$26,799	$27,067

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLE_2

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
31-Dec-14	$582,739,000
Goodwill impairment	-21,700,000
31-Mar-15	561,039,000
U.S. Rig Services
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
31-Dec-14	297,719,000
Goodwill impairment	0
31-Mar-15	297,719,000
Fluid Management Services
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
31-Dec-14	24,479,000
Goodwill impairment	0
31-Mar-15	24,479,000
Coiled Tubing Services
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
31-Dec-14	82,695,000
Goodwill impairment	-21,700,000	-19,100,000
31-Mar-15	60,995,000	82,695,000
Fishing and Rental Services
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
31-Dec-14	173,463,000
Goodwill impairment	0
31-Mar-15	173,463,000
International
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
31-Dec-14	4,383,000
Goodwill impairment	0
31-Mar-15	$4,383,000

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLE_3

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying value	$73,625	$73,693
Accumulated amortization	-59,960	-59,193
Net carrying value	13,665	14,500
Noncompete agreements
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying value	2,269	2,269
Accumulated amortization	-1,786	-1,710
Net carrying value	483	559
Patents, trademarks and tradename
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying value	3,078	3,106
Accumulated amortization	-274	-263
Net carrying value	2,804	2,843
Customer relationships and contracts
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying value	59,005	59,045
Accumulated amortization	-52,884	-52,303
Net carrying value	6,121	6,742
Developed technology
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying value	8,494	8,494
Accumulated amortization	-4,237	-4,138
Net carrying value	4,257	4,356
Customer Backlog
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying value	779	779
Accumulated amortization	-779	-779
Net carrying value	$0	$0

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLE_4

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Periods and Expected Amortization Expense for Next Five Years for Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Expected Amortization Expense-Remainder of 2015	$2,415
Expected Amortization Expense-2016	2,565
Expected Amortization Expense-2017	1,832
Expected Amortization Expense-2018	848
Expected Amortization Expense-2019	665
Expected Amortization Expense-2020	451
Noncompete agreements
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	1 year 7 months
Expected Amortization Expense-Remainder of 2015	233
Expected Amortization Expense-2016	250
Expected Amortization Expense-2017	0
Expected Amortization Expense-2018	0
Expected Amortization Expense-2019	0
Expected Amortization Expense-2020	0
Patents, trademarks and tradename
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	3 years 2 months
Expected Amortization Expense-Remainder of 2015	30
Expected Amortization Expense-2016	40
Expected Amortization Expense-2017	40
Expected Amortization Expense-2018	17
Expected Amortization Expense-2019	0
Expected Amortization Expense-2020	0
Customer relationships and contracts
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	3 years 10 months
Expected Amortization Expense-Remainder of 2015	1,852
Expected Amortization Expense-2016	1,875
Expected Amortization Expense-2017	1,392
Expected Amortization Expense-2018	431
Expected Amortization Expense-2019	341
Expected Amortization Expense-2020	230
Developed technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	15 years 10 months
Expected Amortization Expense-Remainder of 2015	300
Expected Amortization Expense-2016	400
Expected Amortization Expense-2017	400
Expected Amortization Expense-2018	400
Expected Amortization Expense-2019	324
Expected Amortization Expense-2020	$221

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLE_5

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Indefinite-lived trade names	$2,700,000
Goodwill impairment	-21,700,000
Amortization of intangible assets	800,000	2,600,000
Coiled Tubing Services
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill impairment	($21,700,000)		($19,100,000)

LONGTERM_DEBT_Schedule_of_Debt

LONG-TERM DEBT - Schedule of Debt (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
6.75% Senior Notes due 2021	$675,000	$675,000
Senior Secured Credit Facility revolving loans due 2016	100,000	70,000
Net unamortized premium on debt	3,287	3,426
Total debt	$778,287	$748,426

LONGTERM_DEBT_675_Senior_Notes

LONG-TERM DEBT - 6.75% Senior Notes due 2021 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
6.75% Senior Notes due 2021	675,000	$675,000
Fiscal Year 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt redemption price percent of principal amount	103.38%
Fiscal Year 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt redemption price percent of principal amount	102.25%
Fiscal Year 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt redemption price percent of principal amount	101.13%
Fiscal Year 2019 And Thereafter
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt redemption price percent of principal amount	100.00%
Senior Notes 6.75 Percent Due 2021 | Prior To March 1, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, call feature	At any time and from time to time prior to March 1, 2016, we may, at our option, redeem all or a portion of the 2021 Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a premium with respect to the 2021 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. The premium is the excess of (i) the present value of the redemption price of 103.375% of the principal amount, plus all remaining scheduled interest payments due through March 1, 2016 discounted at the treasury rate plus 0.5% over (ii) the principal amount of the note. If we experience a change of control, subject to certain exceptions, we must give holders of the 2021 Notes the opportunity to sell to us their 2021 Notes, in whole or in part, at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase.
Senior notes, latest call date	1-Mar-16
Debt redemption price percent of principal amount	103.38%
Additional interest rate above Federal Funds rate	0.50%
Debt purchase price percent of principal amount	101.00%
Senior Notes | Senior Notes 6.75 Percent Due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt stated percentage	6.75%
Debt instrument interest rate payment date	Interest on the 2021 Notes is payable on MarchB 1 and SeptemberB 1 of each year.
Senior notes, maturity date	1-Mar-21

LONGTERM_DEBT_Senior_Secured_C

LONG-TERM DEBT - Senior Secured Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Senior Secured Credit Facility revolving loans due 2016	100,000,000		$70,000,000
At End Of Each Fiscal Quarter Thereafter
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Coverage ratio	2
Amendment Of Credit Facility | Dec 5, 2014 through Jun 30, 2015 [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	400,000,000
Amendment Of Credit Facility | July 1, 2015 and thereafter [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	350,000,000
2011 Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Capitalized finance costs	4,900,000
Additional interest rate above Federal Funds rate	0.50%
Additional interest rate above one-month adjusted LIBOR	1.00%
Commitment fee minimum	0.50%
Line of credit, remaining borrowing capacity	251,800,000
Line of credit, weighted average interest rate	3.14%	2.88%
Line of credit, covenant terms	the amended 2011 Credit Facility contains certain affirmative and negative covenants, including, without limitation, restrictions on (i) liens; (ii) debt, guarantees and other contingent obligations; (iii) mergers and consolidations; (iv) sales, transfers and other dispositions of property or assets; (v) loans, acquisitions, joint ventures and other investments (with acquisitions permitted so long as, after giving pro forma effect thereto, no default or event of default exists under the 2011 Credit Facility, the pro forma consolidated total leverage ratio does not exceed 4.00 to 1.00, we are in compliance with other financial covenants and we have at least $25.0 million of availability under the 2011 Credit Facility); (vi) dividends and other distributions to, and redemptions and repurchases from, equityholders; (vii) making investments, loans or advances; (viii) selling properties; (ix) prepaying, redeeming or repurchasing subordinated (contractually or structurally) debt; (x) engaging in transactions with affiliates; (xi) entering into hedging arrangements; (xii) entering into sale and leaseback transactions; (xiii) granting negative pledges other than to the lenders; (xiv) changes in the nature of business; (xv) amending organizational documents; and (xvi) changes in accounting policies or reporting practices; in each of the foregoing cases, with certain exceptions.
2011 Credit Facility | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Increase in total commitments	100,000,000
Consolidated funded indebtedness to total capitalization ratio	0.55
Leverage ratio	2
2011 Credit Facility | Foreign Subsidiaries
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument covenant annual capital expenditures	250,000,000
2011 Credit Facility | Foreign Subsidiaries | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Coverage ratio	3
2011 Credit Facility | Acquisition Covenants | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Leverage ratio	4
2011 Credit Facility | Acquisition Covenants | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Leverage ratio	1
Line of credit, remaining borrowing capacity	25,000,000
2011 Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Senior Secured Credit Facility revolving loans due 2016	100,000,000
2011 Credit Facility | Letter of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Senior Secured Credit Facility revolving loans due 2016	48,200,000
2011 Credit Facility | LIBOR | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit, interest rate basis points	3.00%
2011 Credit Facility | LIBOR | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit, interest rate basis points	2.25%
2011 Credit Facility | Other Loans | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit, interest rate basis points	2.00%
2011 Credit Facility | Other Loans | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit, interest rate basis points	1.25%
2011 Credit Facility | Fiscal Quarter Ending Dec 31, 2014 through Sep 30, 2015 [Domain] | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest coverage ratio	2.75
2011 Credit Facility | Fiscal Quarter Ending Dec 31, 2015 and thereafter [Domain] | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest coverage ratio	3
2011 Credit Facility | Amendment Of Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	400,000,000
Line of credit, expiration date	31-Mar-16

LONGTERM_DEBT_LONGTERM_DEBT_Le

LONG-TERM DEBT LONG-TERM DEBT - Letter of Credit Facility (Details) (Letter of Credit, USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015
Letter of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$15,000,000
Letter of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	$2,000,000

OTHER_INCOME_NET_Detail

OTHER INCOME, NET (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Interest income	($15)	($18)
Foreign exchange loss	1,260	1,366
Allowance for collectibility of notes receivable	3,950	0
Other, net	-763	-1,417
Total	($4,432)	$69

INCOME_TAXES_Details

INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective tax rate	34.50%	39.30%
Unrecognized tax benefits, net of federal tax benefit, if recognized, would impact effective tax rate	$1		$1
Tax expense related to unrecognized tax benefits	-0.1	-0.1
Accrued liability for the payment of interest and penalties	0.1		0.1
Remaining unrecognized tax positions, that may be recognized in the next twelve months	$0.70

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	14 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Aug. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
	lawsuit	lawsuit	lawsuit	lawsuit
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Aggregate amount of contingent litigation liabilities			1.6
Number of lawsuits filed	5
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number			1
Self-insurance liabilities related to workers' compensation, vehicular liabilities, and general liability claims recorded			59.8		61
Insurance receivables which partially offset self-insurance liabilities			18		18.7
Environmental remediation liabilities recorded			5.6		$5.70
Class Action [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of lawsuits filed	4	2
Enforcement Action [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of lawsuits filed	1
Collective Action [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of lawsuits filed			2
Lawsuits consolidated to one action [Member] | Class Action [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of lawsuits filed	2	2
Pending decision regarding whether lawsuit will move forward in state or federal court [Member] | Class Action [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of lawsuits filed	2
Collective Action [Member] | Collective Action [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of lawsuits filed				1

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Details

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Numerator
Net loss	($59,676)	($11,899)
Denominator
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted	154,816	152,927
Basic and diluted (per share)	($0.39)	($0.08)

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Additional_

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Additional Information (Details)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Stock Option
Antidilutive Securiites Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	1.3	1.4
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Antidilutive Securiites Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	0.3	0.3

SHAREBASED_COMPENSATION_Additi

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Feb. 28, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense recognized	$4.10	$4.70
Income tax benefit recognized related to share-based awards	1.5	1.2
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense expected to be recognized	10
Compensation expense expected to be recognized, weighted average remaining vesting period	1 year 8 months
Phantom Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares outstanding (shares)	0
Performance Based Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance units issued			400,000	2,100,000
Award requisite service period	3 years
Fair value of outstanding performance units issued	6.3
Compensation expense expected to be recognized	$5.40
Compensation expense expected to be recognized, weighted average remaining vesting period	2 years 8 months

SHAREBASED_COMPENSATION_Number

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION - Number of Performance Units Earned Based on Relative Placement of Total Stockholder Return for Period Within Peer Group (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
First
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance Units Earned as a Percentage of Target	200.00%
Second
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance Units Earned as a Percentage of Target	180.00%
Third
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance Units Earned as a Percentage of Target	160.00%
Fourth
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance Units Earned as a Percentage of Target	140.00%
Fifth
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance Units Earned as a Percentage of Target	120.00%
Sixth
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance Units Earned as a Percentage of Target	100.00%
Seventh
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance Units Earned as a Percentage of Target	0.00%
Eighth
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance Units Earned as a Percentage of Target	0.00%
Ninth
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance Units Earned as a Percentage of Target	0.00%
Tenth
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance Units Earned as a Percentage of Target	0.00%
Eleventh
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance Units Earned as a Percentage of Target	0.00%
Twelfth
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance Units Earned as a Percentage of Target	0.00%

TRANSACTIONS_WITH_RELATED_PART1

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES - Additional Information (Details) (Outside directors, Anadarko, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Outside directors | Anadarko
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Transactions with related party, revenue	$5.10	$8.80
Transactions with related party, receivables	$2.10		$2.90

ESTIMATED_FAIR_VALUE_OF_FINANC2

ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financial liabilities:
Credit Facility revolving loans, carrying value	$100,000	$70,000
Credit Facility revolving loans, fair value	100,000	70,000
Senior Notes 6.75% Issued March 24 2011
Financial liabilities:
Senior notes, carrying value	675,000	675,000
Senior notes, fair value	436,253	413,438
Argentina Operations Sale
Financial assets:
Notes receivable, carrying value	3,950	8,300
Notes receivable, fair value	$3,950	$8,300

ESTIMATED_FAIR_VALUE_OF_FINANC3

ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Allowance for collectibility of notes receivable	$3,950	$0
Credit Facility revolving loans	100,000		70,000
Senior Notes 6.75% Issued March 24 2011
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt stated percentage	6.75%
Senior notes, carrying value	675,000		675,000
Senior notes, fair value	$436,253		$413,438
Percentage of Senior Notes fair value over carrying value	64.60%

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_Additional

SEGMENT INFORMATION - Additional Information (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
	ft
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Description of rigs used	Our rigs encompass various sizes and capabilities, allowing us to service all types of wells with depths up to 20,000 feet.
Maximum depth of wells that can be serviced (in feet)	20,000

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_Details

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers	$267,799		$356,141
Intersegment revenues	0		0
Depreciation and amortization	47,211		51,095
Impairment expense	21,700		0
Other operating expenses	272,174		311,168
Operating income (loss)	-73,286		-6,122
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	13,342		13,554
Income (loss) before income taxes	-91,060		-19,607
Long-lived assets	1,842,175	[1]	2,052,550	[1]
Total assets	2,222,400		2,551,627		2,333,498
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions	18,995		28,525
U.S. Rig Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers	120,822		164,751
Intersegment revenues	263		123
Depreciation and amortization	14,710		14,161
Impairment expense	0
Other operating expenses	98,112		126,248
Operating income (loss)	8,000		24,342
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	0		0
Income (loss) before income taxes	8,032		24,724
Long-lived assets	796,710	[1]	765,253	[1]
Total assets	1,609,337		1,538,537
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions	9,661		18,137
Fluid Management Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers	50,755		61,588
Intersegment revenues	308		112
Depreciation and amortization	7,722		8,178
Impairment expense	0
Other operating expenses	41,557		51,063
Operating income (loss)	1,476		2,347
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	0		0
Income (loss) before income taxes	1,524		2,515
Long-lived assets	177,308	[1]	214,993	[1]
Total assets	297,450		280,524
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions	1,294		862
Coiled Tubing Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers	31,017		44,495
Intersegment revenues	0		0
Depreciation and amortization	5,767		5,837
Impairment expense	21,700
Other operating expenses	27,372		32,520
Operating income (loss)	-23,822		6,138
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	0		0
Income (loss) before income taxes	-23,820		6,235
Long-lived assets	170,972	[1]	234,529	[1]
Total assets	257,599		251,453
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions	2,114		1,497
Fishing and Rental Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers	42,690		53,210
Intersegment revenues	1,802		0
Depreciation and amortization	8,964		12,527
Impairment expense	0
Other operating expenses	33,782		37,853
Operating income (loss)	-56		2,830
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	0		0
Income (loss) before income taxes	-226		2,948
Long-lived assets	324,197	[1]	418,386	[1]
Total assets	664,370		644,448
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions	3,495		3,464
International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers	22,515		32,097
Intersegment revenues	1,367		2,221
Depreciation and amortization	6,829		7,904
Impairment expense	0
Other operating expenses	25,297		34,684
Operating income (loss)	-9,611		-10,491
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	0		2
Income (loss) before income taxes	-10,631		-11,948
Long-lived assets	256,741	[1]	311,286	[1]
Total assets	390,886		474,533
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions	1,366		1,874
Functional Support
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers	0	[2]	0	[2]
Intersegment revenues	542	[2]	542	[2]
Depreciation and amortization	3,219	[2]	2,488	[2]
Impairment expense	0	[2]
Other operating expenses	46,054	[2]	28,800	[2]
Operating income (loss)	-49,273	[2]	-31,288
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	13,342	[2]	13,552	[2]
Income (loss) before income taxes	-65,939	[2]	-44,081	[2]
Long-lived assets	269,613	[1],[2]	282,931	[1],[2]
Total assets	-606,273	[2]	-258,378	[2]
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions	1,065	[2]	2,691	[2]
Reconciling Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers	0		0
Intersegment revenues	-4,282		-2,998
Depreciation and amortization	0		0
Impairment expense	0
Other operating expenses	0		0
Operating income (loss)	0		0
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	0		0
Income (loss) before income taxes	0		0
Long-lived assets	-153,366	[1]	-174,828	[1]
Total assets	-390,969		-379,490
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions	$0		$0
[1]	Long-lived assets include fixed assets, goodwill, intangibles and other assets
[2]	Functional Support is geographically located in the United States.

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATING_FINANC2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS
Current assets	$380,225	$433,795
Property and equipment, net	1,202,523	1,235,258
Goodwill	561,039	582,739
Deferred financing costs, net	10,231	10,735
Intercompany notes and accounts receivable and investment in subsidiaries	0	0
Other assets	68,382	70,971
TOTAL ASSETS	2,222,400	2,333,498	2,551,627
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities	184,790	241,858
Long-term debt, less current portion	778,287	748,426
Intercompany notes and accounts payable	0	0
Deferred tax liabilities	206,178	228,394
Other Liabilities Noncurrent Other	55,500	56,757
Equity	997,645	1,058,063	1,233,669	1,251,093
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	2,222,400	2,333,498
Parent Company
ASSETS
Current assets	45,419	39,020
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Deferred financing costs, net	10,231	10,735
Intercompany notes and accounts receivable and investment in subsidiaries	3,097,363	3,170,874
Other assets	0	0
TOTAL ASSETS	3,153,013	3,220,629
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities	7,301	22,046
Long-term debt, less current portion	778,287	748,426
Intercompany notes and accounts payable	1,162,648	1,162,648
Deferred tax liabilities	205,878	228,199
Other Liabilities Noncurrent Other	1,270	1,264
Equity	997,629	1,058,046
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	3,153,013	3,220,629
Guarantor Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Current assets	282,810	341,188
Property and equipment, net	1,098,430	1,128,776
Goodwill	556,658	578,358
Deferred financing costs, net	0	0
Intercompany notes and accounts receivable and investment in subsidiaries	1,419,906	1,426,160
Other assets	53,816	56,664
TOTAL ASSETS	3,411,620	3,531,146
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities	151,070	192,079
Long-term debt, less current portion	0	0
Intercompany notes and accounts payable	2,704,380	2,696,051
Deferred tax liabilities	398	398
Other Liabilities Noncurrent Other	54,000	55,182
Equity	501,772	587,436
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	3,411,620	3,531,146
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Current assets	51,996	53,587
Property and equipment, net	104,093	106,482
Goodwill	4,381	4,381
Deferred financing costs, net	0	0
Intercompany notes and accounts receivable and investment in subsidiaries	47,903	42,352
Other assets	14,566	14,307
TOTAL ASSETS	222,939	221,109
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities	26,419	27,733
Long-term debt, less current portion	0	0
Intercompany notes and accounts payable	129,781	123,810
Deferred tax liabilities	-98	-134
Other Liabilities Noncurrent Other	230	311
Equity	66,607	69,389
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	222,939	221,109
Eliminations
ASSETS
Current assets	0	0
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Deferred financing costs, net	0	0
Intercompany notes and accounts receivable and investment in subsidiaries	-4,565,172	-4,639,386
Other assets	0	0
TOTAL ASSETS	-4,565,172	-4,639,386
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities	0	0
Long-term debt, less current portion	0	0
Intercompany notes and accounts payable	-3,996,809	-3,982,509
Deferred tax liabilities	0	-69
Other Liabilities Noncurrent Other	0	0
Equity	-568,363	-656,808
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	($4,565,172)	($4,639,386)

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATING_FINANC3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Condensed Consolidating Unaudited Statements of Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
REVENUES	$267,799	$356,141
Direct operating expense	204,530	258,302
Depreciation and amortization expense	47,211	51,095
General and administrative expense	67,644	52,866
Impairment expense	21,700	0
Operating loss	-73,286	-6,122
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	13,342	13,554
Other (income) loss, net	-4,432	69
Loss before income taxes	-91,060	-19,607
Income tax benefit	31,384	7,708
Net income (loss)	-59,676	-11,899
Parent Company
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
REVENUES	0	0
Direct operating expense	0	0
Depreciation and amortization expense	0	0
General and administrative expense	221	236
Impairment expense	0
Operating loss	-221	-236
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	13,342	13,552
Other (income) loss, net	318	671
Loss before income taxes	-13,245	-13,117
Income tax benefit	30,862	0
Net income (loss)	17,617	-13,117
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
REVENUES	249,407	330,475
Direct operating expense	189,626	236,658
Depreciation and amortization expense	44,439	47,763
General and administrative expense	65,635	49,548
Impairment expense	21,700
Operating loss	-71,993	-3,494
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	0	0
Other (income) loss, net	-4,041	724
Loss before income taxes	-76,034	-2,770
Income tax benefit	77	5,971
Net income (loss)	-75,957	3,201
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
REVENUES	22,951	32,511
Direct operating expense	17,295	24,471
Depreciation and amortization expense	2,772	3,109
General and administrative expense	3,951	6,902
Impairment expense	0
Operating loss	-1,067	-1,971
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	0	2
Other (income) loss, net	-709	-1,309
Loss before income taxes	-1,776	-3,282
Income tax benefit	445	-479
Net income (loss)	-1,331	-3,761
Eliminations
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
REVENUES	-4,559	-6,845
Direct operating expense	-2,391	-2,827
Depreciation and amortization expense	0	223
General and administrative expense	-2,163	-3,820
Impairment expense	0
Operating loss	-5	-421
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	0	0
Other (income) loss, net	0	-17
Loss before income taxes	-5	-438
Income tax benefit	0	2,216
Net income (loss)	($5)	$1,778

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATING_FINANC4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Condensed Consolidating Unaudited Statements Of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities	($2,664)	$45,694
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	-18,995	-28,525
Intercompany notes and accounts	0	0
Other investing activities, net	3,290	1,774
Net cash used in investing activities	-15,705	-26,751
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of long-term debt	0	-3,573
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility	91,000	70,000
Repayments on revolving credit facility	-61,000	-70,000
Payment of deferred financing costs	-125	0
Repurchases of common stock	-210	-2,151
Intercompany notes and accounts	0	0
Other financing activities, net	-2,840	-1,210
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	26,825	-6,934
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash	159	634
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	8,615	12,643
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	27,304	28,306
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	35,919	40,949
Parent Company
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities	0	0
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	0	0
Intercompany notes and accounts	0	0
Other investing activities, net	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of long-term debt		-3,573
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility	91,000	70,000
Repayments on revolving credit facility	-61,000	-70,000
Payment of deferred financing costs	-125
Repurchases of common stock	-210	-2,151
Intercompany notes and accounts	-16,132	19,651
Other financing activities, net	-2,840	-1,210
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	10,693	12,717
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash	0	0
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	10,693	12,717
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	19,949	23,115
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	30,642	35,832
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities	-1,409	44,278
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	-18,327	-26,912
Intercompany notes and accounts	16,132	-19,651
Other investing activities, net	3,290	1,774
Net cash used in investing activities	1,095	-44,789
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of long-term debt		0
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility	0	0
Repayments on revolving credit facility	0	0
Payment of deferred financing costs	0
Repurchases of common stock	0	0
Intercompany notes and accounts	0	0
Other financing activities, net	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	0	0
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash	0	0
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	-314	-511
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	450	788
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	136	277
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities	-1,255	1,416
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	-668	-1,613
Intercompany notes and accounts	0	0
Other investing activities, net	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-668	-1,613
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of long-term debt		0
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility	0	0
Repayments on revolving credit facility	0	0
Payment of deferred financing costs	0
Repurchases of common stock	0	0
Intercompany notes and accounts	0	0
Other financing activities, net	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	0	0
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash	159	634
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	-1,764	437
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	6,905	4,403
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	5,141	4,840
Eliminations
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities	0	0
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	0	0
Intercompany notes and accounts	-16,132	19,651
Other investing activities, net	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-16,132	19,651
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of long-term debt		0
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility	0	0
Repayments on revolving credit facility	0	0
Payment of deferred financing costs	0
Repurchases of common stock	0	0
Intercompany notes and accounts	16,132	-19,651
Other financing activities, net	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	16,132	-19,651
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash	0	0
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$0	$0