I don't remember Crusty as being unfair or biased in the slightest. As to being hard, he was certainly no harder than any good manager needs to be.
Three years ago, when the numbers were presumably three times what they are now, there was an oil pipeline to be laid, and it was to be supported by Schreiner. That project is now finished, and, surprise surprise, the support is no longer needed. This is the reason the numbers have reduced.