| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2422403 - Disclosure - Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost (Details) (http://www.armstrongenergyinc.com/role/EmployeeBenefitPlansScheduleOfNetPeriodicPostretirementBenefitCostDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001532288 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Postemployment Benefits [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31 | 2015-01-01 - 2015-12-31 | |
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract] | ||
Service cost for benefits earned | ||
Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation | ||
Amortization of prior service cost | ||
Curtailment gain recognized | ( | |
Net periodic postretirement cost | ||