Window Washer Fell Asleep While Cleaning 20th Story Window

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A window washer working on a downtown high-rise building attracted attention Friday after he apparently fell asleep on the job.

The man, whom fire officials did not immediately identify, was cleaning the glass on the 20th floor of the Fifth Third Bank building on Church Street when several onlookers noticed he was not moving.

"I figured he had just either passed out or maybe he had fallen asleep," said Leroy Anderson, who said he had been watching the man for 30 minutes before fire engines arrived. "It's sunny and warm up there, and there's no wind."

The man came to after firefighters tugged on his ropes, then held up a sign from inside the window to get his attention. The worker lowered himself to the sidewalk, where he walked over to an ambulance to be examined by paramedics.

Assistant Fire Chief Lee Berg eron said it "looked like he just fell asleep" but added that he couldn't be certain. Three men who took possession of the worker's equipment refused to comment, with one saying the man had "fought for his country" and should be left alone.

Nashville district Fire Chief Henry Booker said the worker was being taken to Baptist Hospital to be checked for a rapid heartbeat, but said he expected the man to be released shortly.

"It's unusual to fall asleep outside while on scaffolding that high up," Booker said. "Believe me, I'm afraid to step off that curb, let alone go 15 stories up."

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to be able to put everything else aside and nap 20 stories up. He should either get a nap or teach meditation.