copper vs pvc compressor lines?

PVC pipe is against OSHA regs and for good reason. I suspect that when severely cold it can get brittle, and when warm softens. Unlike liquids (water) when PVC breaks with an expandable gas (air) it explodes into shrapnel. I'd suspect that the "usual" hazards in a shop--vibration and impact damage also are a factor

http://www.wave3.com/story/17113807/explosion-at-fairdale-factory-injuries-reported

https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=NEWS_RELEASES&p_id=21567

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=141899