In the video, a person is using a handheld grinder to cut through a piece of metal. The grinder is emitting sparks as it makes contact with the metal, indicating that the metal is being cut or ground. The person is wearing protective gloves to ensure safety while working with the grinder. The background is blurred, but it appears to be a workshop or garage setting. The focus of the video is on the action of cutting and the sparks produced by the grinder.